Courage Over Fear (Week 5: Confidence in HIM Over Us)

The story of Joshua and the Gibeonites reveals the danger of making decisions based solely on our natural senses. When the Gibeonites deceived Israel with worn clothes and stale bread, Joshua relied on what he could see and touch instead of seeking God's wisdom. This costly mistake teaches us that our five senses, while gifts from God, have limitations and can lead us astray. As believers, we need to develop our spiritual discernment by seeking God's Word, resting in His peace, and finding confirmation through other believers. Even when we make wrong decisions, God can redeem our mistakes when we humble ourselves before Him.