“By faith the harlot Rahab perished not with
them that believed not, when she received the spies with peace.” Heb 11:31
If there is ever a truth that we
all need to learn is the fact that God remembers us because of our faith, not
our profession. Rahab as a prostitute
paints a clear picture of such truth for our lives. One who was more inclined to be, and was,
rejected by others God worked through in a great way. And in turn she received God’s promise of protection
and safety for her and her family. Rahab was able to take the risks associated
with helping the spies of Israel, because she realized the Israelites relied on
a God worth trusting. For Rahab, prostitution was a source of survival not
accomplishment, but once God became involved it became just that; a great
accomplishment of her faith in a God that brought her eternal success. Rahab was only one of two women mentioned in
Hebrews 11, God‘s hall of faith chapter. God is quick to work through people –
like Rahab – whom man are inclined to reject. Rahab’s ultimate success came not
through man’s standards, but rather not letting fear affect her faith in God’s
ability to deliver.
Great success is wrought through
the greatest of faith
HSAY…Todd
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