[:en]Thoughts from Joshua 9[:]

[:en]The Gibonites deceived Joshua to enter a treaty with them.  Joshua failed to take time to pray and seek God’s counsel.  As a result, the leaders lost stature, and the nation lost a potential victory. However, Joshua did not give up.  He made his mistakes to work for him.  He made the Gibonites woodcutters and water carriers for the community and for the altar of the Lord.[:]