CHILD-FRIENDLY CAUTIOUS COVENANT!

Joshua 9:14–15 – “So the men took some of their food, but they did not ask the Lord what they should do. Joshua made peace with them and agreed to let them live.”

 

Have you ever made a decision without asking God first? That’s what happened in this story. Some people called the Gibeonites tricked Joshua and the Israelites. They wore old clothes and carried mouldy bread to make it look like they came from far away. But they were actually neighbours!

Joshua and the leaders believed their story and made a promise to protect them—but they forgot to ask God first.

What Can We Learn?

- Always pray before making decisions. 

- Things aren’t always what they seem. 

- God can turn mistakes into something good.

Even though the Gibeonites lied, Joshua kept his promise. He didn’t break it—he showed **grace** and gave them a new job helping the Israelites.

Why Is This Important?

Sometimes people may trick us or things may look good on the outside. That’s why we need to ask God for help before we say “yes” to something big. God sees everything and knows what’s true.

MEMORY VERSE: Proverbs 3:5–6 “Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways submit to Him, and He will make your paths straight.”

REFLECTION QUESTIONS FOR KIDS:

- Have I ever made a choice without praying first? What happened?

- How can I remember to ask God before making decisions?

- What should I do if someone tricks me or lies to me?

- Can God still use my mistakes to do something good?

PRAYER: Dear Lord, help me to stop and pray before I make choices. Teach me to see the truth and not just what looks good. If I make a mistake, help me fix it with kindness and wisdom. Let my promises show Your love and truth. Amen.

Shalom

 

 

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