Unexpected Better Living
The story of Rahab in Joshua 2 is a powerful example of how a person’s response to a situation can change the trajectory of their life and the lives of their family in a moment. Before Rehab encountered the spies, she and the rest of Jericho heard about God’s deliverance of His people from the strong oppression in Egypt. Rehab heard the same message as the rest of people in Jericho; however, she decided to BELIEVE in the God of Israel. “And as soon as we heard these things, our hearts did melt, neither did there remain any more courage in any man, because of you: for the Lord your God is God in heaven above, and in earth beneath” (Joshua 2:11). The writer of Hebrews reports that although Rahab was a woman with an imperfect past, her FAITH caused her and family to live and not be destroyed like the rest of the citizens of Jericho (Hebrews 11:31). What are key takeaways from Rehab’s act of faith?
1. Awareness Over Apathy
Rahab mentioned that Jericho was gripped with terror because of what they heard about God’s power (Joshua 2:9-11). While everyone else was paralyzed by fear, Rahab used that same information to take decisive action and BELIEVE God by receiving the spies peacefully. Rahab’s "better life" began when she witnessed God’s power in the lives of God’s people and believed that His power could work in her life and circumstances as well. She experience the GRACE of a perfect God, although she was imperfect.
2. The Power of "Personal Intercession"
Rahab did not just ask for her own safety. In Joshua 2:13, she specifically names her father, mother, brothers, and sisters. Better living starts when, despite our own needs, we look beyond ourselves to show care and kindness to others. Rahab teaches us the value of spiritual and emotional advocacy. Just as she stood in the gap for her family’s physical lives, we can choose spiritual life for our families as well. The Apostle Paul challenges us to “… call into existence the things that do not exist. (Romans 4:17, ESV). Speak your children’s salvation into existence!
As we are in the time of prayer and fasting before the Lord, let us pray in FAITH that God will speak to and help us as we look to Him to do the impossible in our and in our family lives.
Blessings,
Pastor Zhivago Adderley
1. Awareness Over Apathy
Rahab mentioned that Jericho was gripped with terror because of what they heard about God’s power (Joshua 2:9-11). While everyone else was paralyzed by fear, Rahab used that same information to take decisive action and BELIEVE God by receiving the spies peacefully. Rahab’s "better life" began when she witnessed God’s power in the lives of God’s people and believed that His power could work in her life and circumstances as well. She experience the GRACE of a perfect God, although she was imperfect.
2. The Power of "Personal Intercession"
Rahab did not just ask for her own safety. In Joshua 2:13, she specifically names her father, mother, brothers, and sisters. Better living starts when, despite our own needs, we look beyond ourselves to show care and kindness to others. Rahab teaches us the value of spiritual and emotional advocacy. Just as she stood in the gap for her family’s physical lives, we can choose spiritual life for our families as well. The Apostle Paul challenges us to “… call into existence the things that do not exist. (Romans 4:17, ESV). Speak your children’s salvation into existence!
As we are in the time of prayer and fasting before the Lord, let us pray in FAITH that God will speak to and help us as we look to Him to do the impossible in our and in our family lives.
Blessings,
Pastor Zhivago Adderley
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