Joshua 22

“The Lord God of gods, the Lord God of gods, He knows, and let Israel itself know—if it is in rebellion, or if in treachery against the Lord, do not save us this day. v.22

Read chapter 22
How often do we judge on the appearance of things without knowing the reality?  Well that's what's happening here.  The two and a half tribes on the west side of the Jordan have built an altar and all the tribes on the east side of the Jordan are furious as they assume they are offering sacrifices to another god.  Leaders from the ten tribes as well as many priests go to check it out and talk to their brethren on the other side of the Jordan as to this altar.  They are quick to make a speech as to what treachery they see and astonished they are at this rebellion.  Then the others get a chance to speak up and clear up confusion.  They start out saying they still love their One true God, that they are not rebelling, that it's not what they think.   They're given a chance to explain and say that God knows their hearts and they know as well that if they are doing it in rebellion God will turn away from saving them.  Their reason for building the altar was to preserve God's faithfulness and the unity with all the tribes of Israel no matter what side of the Jordan they're on.  This miscommunication is resolved and everyone is pleased.
How often are you quick to judge on appearance or jump to conclusions?  Do you let both parties speak when trying to resolve an issue?  Try this week to be more aware in areas of miscommunication of how you will choose respond?