Follow the Promises: The Costco Sample Chapter

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A single line from Joshua 9 stops us cold: they did not ask counsel of the Lord. We’ve all been there—sold by a convincing “sample,” trusting our senses, moving fast, and calling it wisdom. This conversation unpacks how self-sufficient independence quietly becomes the enemy of a life with God, and how humility, not hustle, is the operating system of the kingdom.

We walk through the Gibeonites’ deception with clear eyes. They manipulated their way into a covenant, but under the lie was a real fear of the Lord and a longing to belong. Joshua exposes the falsehood, yet spares their lives and assigns them to serve near the altar. That move is the heartbeat of grace: truth tells the hard story, and mercy writes a new chapter. Over time, these once-deceivers stand with Israel as warriors and even appear among prophets and mighty men. Redemption does not just forgive; it re-forms.

We ground the call to humility in the life of Jesus. Philippians 2 shows power laid down, not lost—God the Son choosing the servant’s path all the way to the cross. From there, we get practical: how to pause before decisions, ask God for wisdom without shame (James 1), open Scripture with expectation, and keep returning until clarity comes. We explore covenant security—sealed by the Spirit, not until your next mistake, but unto redemption—and how God turns rushed choices into meaningful service when we bring them into the light. If you’ve ever made a hasty treaty with consequences that linger, this is a gentle invitation to slow down, seek counsel, and step closer to the altar where pretenders become participants.

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