THE FAITH OF RAHAB

It was faith that kept the prostitute Rahab from being killed with those who disobeyed God... – Heb 11:31 (GNB).

Rahab is one of just 2 women of the 16 “Elders” listed in Hebrews 11, the so-called “Faith Hall of Fame”. This is a big deal considering her heritage. Here was a hated Canaanite being set forth as an exemplary “elder” for the Hebrews to emulate!

Her name is listed at the expense of the Hebrew matriarchs Rebecca, Rachael and Leah, or even spiritual giants like Miriam, Deborah or Hannah. She stands there paired with Sarah, the mother of the Jews!

The Holy Spirit clearly holds a high opinion of this woman’s faith. This is because she had a high opinion of what the God of Israel could do.

What you believe alone is an indication of your opinion of God.

Sometimes, we let our circumstances, knowledge and experience determine what is and is not possible. Beloved, I challenge you to believe God for that impossible thing today.

But how do we distinguish faith from foolish expectations? Can one say, “God, I believe I can fly like a bird, after all, you said with You all things are possible”? obviously that’s a stupid prayer... unless you find yourself ejected out of a plane with no parachute to aid your landing.

It is the need, NOT the request, that determines the legitimacy. That’s why Joshua could ask that the Sun should stay still.

Note that “impossible” is a subjective term. When Rahab, a rank pagan Canaanite, asked to be part of the covenant of Abraham, it seemed like an audacious, difficult request. But unknown to both her and the 2 spies, not only was it very, very possible, it was eventually going to be the norm, through Jesus Christ, (Rom 4:16,17; Gal 3:14,16; Eph 2:214; Gen 22:18; Act 2:39).

What you call “impossible” may actually be something normal eventually. Don’t let your limited knowledge keep you from asking for the best – REMEMBER SAUL (1Sam 9:15-19).

I dare you, therefore, to believe God, like Rahab, to let nothing limit what you can ask for.

For With God Nothing Shall Be Impossible. (Lk 1:37)

AMEN.

More Blessings await you today; you’ll not miss them in Jesus’ Name.

GREG ELKAN