So the Israelites examined their food, but they did not consult the Lord. 15Then Joshua made a peace treaty with them and guaranteed their safety, and the leaders of the community ratified their agreement with a binding oath.16Three days after making the treaty, they learned that these people actually lived nearby! 17The Israelites set out at once to investigate and reached their towns in three days. The names of these towns were Gibeon, Kephirah, Beeroth, and Kiriath-jearim. 18But the Israelites did not attack the towns, for the Israelite leaders had made a vow to them in the name of the Lord, the God of Israel.

There has never been a day like this one before or since, when the Lord answered such a prayer. Surely the Lord fought for Israel that day!

Joshua conquered all these kings and their land in a single campaign, for the Lord, the God of Israel, was fighting for his people.

As the Lord had commanded his servant Moses, so Moses commanded Joshua. And Joshua did as he was told, carefully obeying all the commands that the Lord had given to Moses.

 All the others were defeated. 20For the Lord hardened their hearts and caused them to fight the Israelites.

Lord God my Father,

Keep my eyes focused on you so I may only see your Truth. Use me to be a part of your amazing plan, a plan beyond understanding. Give me courage because you are in control and make my heart hard for you only.

In Jesus name I pray,

Amen