Don't let your past define you!

Don't let your past define you!

When we read the story of Rahab and her family, in Joshua 2, we see that they were spared a violent death when the Israelites attacked Jerico. For her act of bravery and defiance, Rahab is given a special place in the rest of God's story. 

What is even more is that Rahab's faith led her to a place of honour within the lineage of Jesus Christ. In the genealogy found in Matthew 1:5-6, we see her name mentioned among the ancestors of our Lord. This inclusion highlights God's remarkable ability to turn the lives of unlikely individuals into a key part of His grand narrative.

Salmon the father of Boaz, whose mother was Rahab,

Boaz the father of Obed, whose mother was Ruth,

Obed the father of Jesse,

and Jesse the father of King David.

Rahab's story teaches us that our past does not define us; rather, our faith and obedience to God's calling determine our place in His story. She is then mentioned in Hebrews 11 (the Hall of Faith) and then in James 2. Her story is a remarkable testimony of how God can use anyone for his purposes and how we are all given a chance at redemption. 

“Think of it—a pagan prostitute becomes a believer and then a wife of a prince of Judah. And ultimately, she becomes an ancestor of the Messiah Himself. Isn’t the grace of God wonderful?!” – Doug Lyon

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