ENTHRONEMENT ASSEMBLY DAILY DEVOTIONALS.
Tuesday October 22nd, 2024.
Topic :Lessons From The Life Of Rahab.
Memory Verse :Joshua 2:7. and said to them, “I know that the Lord has given you this land. Everyone in the country is terrified of you.
Bible Reading :Joshua 2:8-10 GNB. Key Verse : v9.
We have heard how the Lord dried up the Red Sea in front of you when you were leaving Egypt. We have also heard how you killed Sihon and Og, the two Amorite kings east of the Jordan. We were afraid as soon as we heard about it; we have all lost our courage because of you. The Lord your God is God in heaven above and here on earth. Now swear by him that you will treat my family as kindly as I have treated you, and give me some sign that I can trust you.
Sometimes we do wonder how a notorious harlot like Rahab was listed in Hebrews chapter 11 as one the all time heroes of faith. But if you watch her statements and acts of faith as demonstrated in her dealings with the two spies sent into Jericho by Joshua who lodged with her, you will see raw faith in the living God of the Isrealites. Because of the acts of God in the camp of the Israelites which she and the people had heard of, she believed that their God was the true God and also that he will surely deliver Jericho as a city to the people of Israel. She didn’t just stop in her believing, but took further steps to identify with or facilitate the course of the living God as committed into the care of the spies whom she shielded. Faith comes by hearing… , she heard, she believed and she also acted on what she believed. “Ye see then how that by works a man is justified, and not by faith only. Likewise also was not Rahab the harlot justified by works, when she had received the messengers, and had sent them out another way? For as the body without the spirit is dead, so faith without works is dead also.” James 2:24-26 KJV.
Now these uncommon acts of God in the camp of the people of Israel were proofs of God’s presence in their camp. The kings they subdued and killed as they came up to hinder their advancement were respected kings with proven track records in warfare. Rahab on her part saw her meeting with these two men (the spies) as an opportunity to secure herself and her entire family from imminent destruction. Her acts of faith and bargain paid off at the end. “The men said to her, “We will keep the promise that you have made us give. This is what you must do. When we invade your land, tie this red cord to the window you let us down from. Get your father and mother, your brothers, and all your father’s family together in your house. If anyone goes out of the house, his death will be his own fault, and we will not be responsible; but if anyone in the house with you is harmed, then we will be responsible.” Joshua 2:15-17.
Today we need to realise that the highest investment God can make in any man’s life is his presence. You have to do everything necessary to carry it, if you desire to live a life filled with uncommon testimonies that will confirm the reality of your God and cause your terror to be in the camp of your enemies. Again we need to learn that God’s interest here on earth is after his own purpose and men who make themselves available to pursue divine agenda automatically expose themselves to divine help just like the spies. “Wherefore the LORD God of Israel saith, I said indeed that thy house, and the house of thy father, should walk before me for ever: but now the LORD saith, Be it far from me; for them that honour me I will honour, and they that despise me shall be lightly esteemed.” 1 Samuel 2:30 KJV.
Prayer :Thank you Father God for loving and teaching me with the life of men of old. Help me to live a life that will command your presence. Help me to identify with your agenda all my days so that I can enjoy divine help in Jesus precious name….. Amen 🙏🏿.
Yearly Bible Reading : Acts 9:32-42.
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