By God You Are Known

God Instructs the People of God

God's People Learn from Prosperity:

God Protects

Joshua 2:10-14

The Message

 ^8-11 Before the spies were down for the night, the woman came up to them on the roof and said, "I know that God has given you the land. We're all afraid. Everyone in the country feels hopeless. We heard how God dried up the waters of the Red Sea before you when you left Egypt, and what he did to the two Amorite kings east of the Jordan, Sihon and Og, whom you put under a holy curse and destroyed. We heard it and our hearts sank. We all had the wind knocked out of us. And all because of you, you and God, your God, God of the heavens above and God of the earth below.
 ^12-13 "Now promise me by God. I showed you mercy; now show my family mercy. And give me some tangible proof, a guarantee of life for my father and mother, my brothers and sisters—everyone connected with my family. Save our souls from death!"
 ¹⁴ "Our lives for yours!" said the men. "But don't tell anyone our business. When God turns this land over to us, we'll do right by you in loyal mercy."


For Reflection
The people of God are uniquely distinguished.  God's reputation precedes them.  They are a witness to the mighty power of God.  Rahab approaches boldly expecting the kind of mercy shown to Israel.  She asks no more of the God of Israel than the protection He has provided them.  She is not concerned about death, but rather here soul and the souls of her family.  What does this indicate to you regarding Rahab, the harlot?


Pray
that God's spirit will work through you.  Pray that you will recognize God's spirit at work in all whom you meet.