Rahab’s middle name was THE; her last name was Harlot. She belonged to a very old and lucrative profession. Not the kind of individual you’d think would be in the genealogy of Christ, but there she is.
How did that happen? First of all, she heard about the God of Israel. Secondly, she saw the proof that He was actively involved in Israel’s deliverance and journey on the planet. Lastly, she was given the opportunity to make a commitment to the people of God.
Her statement was quite profound:
Joshua 2:9-11
“I know that the Lord has given you this land and that a great fear of you has fallen on us, so that all who live in this country are melting in fear because of you. We have heard how the Lord dried up the water of the Red Sea for you when you came out of Egypt and what you did to Sihon and Og, the two kings of the Amorites east of the Jordan, whom you completely destroyed. When we heard of it, our hearts melted in fear and everyone’s courage failed because of you, for the Lord your God is God in heaven above and on the earth below.
I don’t think I’m addressing any harlots, but whatever your sinful condition, there is a future with God. She not only came to know the one true God, but enjoyed a future with one man who had also found refuge in the Almighty.
Like Paul Harvey might say, “One day we will meet her and get the rest of the story.”
Think about it.
Gary