Unlike most people, our God forgives, and He justifies,
our mistakes and sins in life. Even when
we feel that we have done too much to be forgiven, or that perhaps even we are
not worthy of the blessings of God, He still forgives. He shows us that His love extends far beyond our
own tolerance even for ourselves. There
is a scriptural account of a woman named Rahab of whom the Bible refers to
(depending on the translation) as a whore or prostitute. Generally, on the sin register that humans use
that rates high in the unworthy zone.
However, God many times chooses those who are considered least in their families
to use mightily. He gives examples of how
he can take our lives, no matter how bad things seem, and put us on track to
greatness.
Rahab was a woman who by all definitions appeared doomed
in her sin. She ran a brothel which was
located in Jericho. The bible clearly
outlines the sinful condition of her life.
But what is interesting about her story is that a slow conversion
transpires in her life that probably went unnoticed to her peers, and even her
customers. She began to believe in the
God who lives. Before the spies show up
in Jericho, she began her faith journey as she hears of the wonders that the
almighty is performing. It is true that faith
comes by hearing. She made up her mind
about who the real God is, is ready to make the decision to side with Him, and
boldly hides the spies when they show up at her door.
Rahab is found in the new testament of the bible twice
mentioned because of her great faith.
She is saved by the Hebrews, marries, and God places her in the lineage
of Jesus Christ! God can take your life
and make it great as well!
If we confess our
sins, he is faithful and just and will forgive us our sins and purify us from
all unrighteousness. John 1:9
