IN THE LINEAGE OF CHRIST

Today we get to celebrate a rescue mission. To recap, Rahab was a harlot in Jericho who hid the spies from Israel. In return, she was promised safety during the impending invasion. She hung her scarlet cord out the window as a signal, and the she waited.
1. Read Joshua 6:23-25
What happened to Rahab after the rescue?
Not only was she rescued, but she and her family were allowed to dwell amongst her rescuers. Can we say AMEN! What a day when we get to dwell with our Rescuer for all eternity.
Wait. That is not all- there is more!

2. Read Matthew 1:5. Whose familiar name do you see?
The first chapter of Matthew is the lineage of Christ. Rahab, that harlot, is one of only three women listed by name in the lineage. Not only was she allowed to dwell with the Israelites, she is in the line of Christ the King. Rahab is the mother of Boaz, the grandmother of Obed, the great grandmother of Jesse and great-great granny of David. Makes you want to shout for joy doesn't it?
Rahab the harlot made a deliberate attempt to draw close to the God of the Israelites. She made conscious decisions, perpetrated intentional acts and is now, for all eternity, mentioned by name in the lineage of the Savior of the world.
And we wonder what He can do for us? What are you needing Him to do for you?
End today with a prayer of thankfulness and confession. Thank the Lord our God for His saving grace in your life and confess your intent to follow Him with all you have.

Have a blessed weekend and we will pick back up on Monday!