Joshua 9:14 - The Message14 The men of Israel looked them over and accepted the evidence. But they didn’t ask God about it. Ver CapítuloMás versionesKing James Version (Oxford) 176914 And the men took of their victuals, and asked not counsel at the mouth of the LORD. Ver CapítuloAmplified Bible - Classic Edition14 So the [Israelite] men partook of their food and did not consult the Lord. Ver CapítuloAmerican Standard Version (1901)14 And the men took of their provision, and asked not counsel at the mouth of Jehovah. Ver CapítuloCommon English Bible14 The Israelites took some of their supplies, but they didn’t ask for any decision from the LORD. Ver CapítuloCatholic Public Domain Version14 And so they accepted this, because of their provisions, and they did not consult the mouth of the Lord. Ver Capítulo |
If you don’t know what you’re doing, pray to the Father. He loves to help. You’ll get his help, and won’t be condescended to when you ask for it. Ask boldly, believingly, without a second thought. People who “worry their prayers” are like wind-whipped waves. Don’t think you’re going to get anything from the Master that way, adrift at sea, keeping all your options open.
I proclaimed a fast there beside the Ahava Canal, a fast to humble ourselves before our God and pray for wise guidance for our journey—all our people and possessions. I was embarrassed to ask the king for a cavalry bodyguard to protect us from bandits on the road. We had just told the king, “Our God lovingly looks after all those who seek him, but turns away in disgust from those who leave him.”