Symbol of Mercy and Gratitude

God Instructs the People of God

God's People Learn from Prosperity:

God Protects

Joshua 2:17-21

The Message

 ^17-20 The men told her, "In order to keep this oath you made us swear, here is what you must do: Hang this red rope out the window through which you let us down and gather your entire family with you in your house—father, mother, brothers, and sisters. Anyone who goes out the doors of your house into the street and is killed, it's his own fault—we aren't responsible. But for everyone within the house we take full responsibility. If anyone lays a hand on one of them, it's our fault. But if you tell anyone of our business here, the oath you made us swear is canceled—we're no longer responsible."
 ²¹ She said, "If that's what you say, that's the way it is," and sent them off. They left and she hung the red rope out the window 

For Reflection
The spies strike a holy covenant and seal it with an instruction.  A call for obedience carries with it a warning for disobeying.  With confidence in the plan and complete trust, Rahab obeys.  To what extent would you have trusted the spies?  Why do you think Rahab did?  How do you think Rahab' life might have changed after the invasion?

Pray
prayers of thanksgiving for the unexpected triumphs in your life. Pray for those who have protected you.  Pray constantly for God's protection.