How does Rahab's story encourage us to trust God's protection in difficult times? Rahab’s plea for protection (Joshua 2:13) “and that you will spare my father and mother, my brothers and sisters, and all who belong to them, and that you will deliver us from death.” • In a city doomed for destruction, Rahab hangs everything on the character of Israel’s God. • Her request is specific: “spare… deliver.” She believes God can do both, even behind fortified walls. • Because Scripture records real events, this moment shows God’s protection operating in literal history, not myth. What Rahab models about trusting God’s covering • She hears the reports (2:9–11) and forms conviction: “the LORD your God is God in heaven above and on earth beneath.” • Faith moves her to act—hiding the spies, tying the scarlet cord, gathering her family. • Hebrews 11:31 confirms God honored that faith: “By faith the prostitute Rahab… did not perish with those who were disobedient.” • James 2:25 adds that her works proved the authenticity of her trust. God’s unmistakable hand in her rescue • Jericho’s impenetrable walls fall, yet Rahab’s house—built into those very walls—stands (Joshua 6:22–23). • The scarlet cord becomes a visible sign, much like the Passover blood on Israelite doorposts (Exodus 12:13). • Outcome: every relative named in 2:13 walks out alive. God keeps the exact terms of her plea. • Psalm 91:4 echoes this pattern: “He will cover you with His feathers; under His wings you will find refuge; His faithfulness is a shield and rampart.” Threads that run throughout Scripture • Proverbs 18:10 — “The name of the LORD is a strong tower; the righteous run to it and are safe.” • Isaiah 26:3 — “You will keep in perfect peace the steadfast of mind because he trusts in You.” • 2 Corinthians 1:10 — “He has delivered us… He will deliver us… He will yet again deliver us.” • Romans 8:31 — “If God is for us, who can be against us?” These verses underline the same reality Rahab discovered: God’s protection is reliable, comprehensive, and rooted in His unchanging character. Living out Rahab’s lesson in our own storms • Identify the “walls” that look immovable—financial pressure, health news, relational breakdowns. • Anchor to what God has already revealed about Himself, not to changing circumstances. • Act in alignment with faith: – Speak truth even when it’s risky. – Mark your “scarlet cord” moments—visible reminders of God’s promises (Scripture memory, worship playlists, journal entries). – Bring your household under the same covering through shared trust in Christ. • Expect precise, timely intervention. He knows how to spare “all who belong” to you in ways that serve His larger purposes. Rahab’s story stands as a permanent testimony: when danger closes in, we can run to the Lord’s protective care with confidence. He sees, He shields, He saves. |
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