From Harlot to Hero: Rahab's Journey of Faith
Discover how Rahab's faith transformed her identity and legacy, leading her to become a pivotal figure in biblical history.
The story of Rahab, the harlot, offers many lessons. She transformed the future of her family, and you can, too.
Rahab is in the “Hall of Faith”
By faith the harlot Rahab perished not with them that believed not, when she had received the spies with peace. Hebrews 11:31.
Your past doesn’t matter.
Rahab is in the “Hall of Faith” even though before meeting the people of God, she had been a harlot, a prostitute. Most likely, her house was a “whore house.” it is where the news of the city would most easily spread and where the spies knew to go to learn what was happening in the city. Joshua 2:1.
So here you have it. Rahah was a sinner and destined to be destroyed with all the other inhabitants of Jericho. She lived on the edge of society, the wall.
But notice that your past doesn’t determine how God looks at you. God accepts Rahab, and she becomes a part of the family of God. All she does is believe and trust the love of God.
Remember, Jesus did not come into the world to condemn. John 3:17. He came to give His life and rescue us from death.
You must pay attention to the truth and listen.
Everyone in Jericho knew God was working and moving. They had heard all the stories. Joshua 2:9-10.
Rahab didn’t go along with what the others believed or thought. She paid attention to the fact that God was doing great things. Rahab hears the truth, even though she hasn’t seen it.
When someone speaks the truth, pay attention; that is the first step to transforming your family’s future.
You must act on the truth you hear and believe.
It is not enough to listen or lean towards the truth; you must act. Everyone in Jericho knew about Israel and what was about to happen. They all heard and were terrified. Joshua 2:9, 11.
The difference was that Rahab knew God was the God of gods. She knew He was the God in heaven and on earth. Joshua 2:11. She listened and believed what she heard.
It is one thing to know the truth and another to believe and appropriate it. Joshua 2:9-13.
She not only believed but wanted her family saved as well. She went out and told others so they wouldn’t die.
The apostle James saw all this and said it was Rahab’s faith at work. James 2:25.
Hearing without believing results in nothing. Head knowledge alone won’t save you; you also need heart knowledge. Hebrews 4:2.
Rahab identified with the people of God.
When Rahab took the scarlet cord and hung it out her window, she was flying the flag of faith. This act was a powerful declaration of her belief in God’s promise of salvation. She identified with the people of God, saying, ‘Here I am, waiting for you to come and get me.‘ This visible expression of her faith reminds us to make our faith in God visible in our lives.
You should identify with God’s people; today, we do that through believers’ baptism. This act symbolizes our acceptance of Christ’s sacrifice and our commitment to follow Him. It is a public declaration of our faith and a significant step in our spiritual journey.
It is the symbol we use to tell the world of our faith in Christ.
She became part of the people of God
God’s people rescued Rahab, and she became one of them. She would become the grandparent of King David and eventually of Jesus Himself. Matthew 1:5.
David comes from Rahab’s lineage, and so does Jesus. God changes lives and futures.
Imagine how a prostitute could become such a woman of God and give birth to such prominent men of God.
Your faith in God today affects your future and that of your family. You are the pivot point for the future.
What decision will you make for Christ?
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