And the men said unto her, “We will be blameless of this thine oath which thou hast made us swear. Behold, when we come into the land, thou shalt bind this line of scarlet thread in the window which thou didst let us down by: and thou shalt bring thy father, and thy mother, and thy brethren, and all thy father’s household, home unto thee” Joshua 2:17-18
Upon Rahab’s request, the way of Salvation was immediately made clear and plain to her, it was a very simple way, all she had to do was to hang a piece of scarlet cloth [thread] in the window, a child could do that, as well, Salvation presently from Wrath to come is equally simple; trusting the Lord Jesus Christ, and in His precious Blood, secures eternal Salvation.
Her Salvation was not necessarily based upon something she trusted within herself, but rather on outward evidence, that is, the scarlet cloth [thread].
In it was perfection because it symbolised the Shed Blood of Jesus, in herself, imperfection. Looking upon that true token and believing the testimony respecting it, she was assured of deliverance in the Day of Doom that was coming.
Thus, the outward token gave an inward peace.
The Believer in Jesus enjoys a similar peace. The preciousness of Jesus’ Blood and the testimony of the Holy Scriptures concerning it are the outward token which bring assurance of Salvation to the heart that trusts Christ.
It was in vain for Rahab to seek for Salvation upon the basis of personal worthiness; for she was vile indeed. She was a harlot. It is equally vain for the most moral, whoever that might be, to claim Salvation presently; for all have sinned, none are righteous, and all are under sentence of death (all are born in sin, because of Adam’s transgression) (Romans 5:12).
A Faith that is born of God always evidences itself by seeking Salvation of others. Rahab pleads for her father, her mother, her brothers, her sisters and all their belongings and they were all saved.
The moral effect of this Divine Faith evidenced in Rahab, who previously had been a harlot, now proclaims her joining the People of God, marrying one of its Princes, and her name shines in the genealogy of Jesus Christ. (Matthew 1:5). Thus, we see what the Gospel of Jesus Christ can do in the heart and life of one, anyone, even one such as Rahab
LET’S PRAY.
This morning, may your faith that is born cause you to seek the Salvation of others in your community, district, region and country in the name of Jesus Christ. May the root of your faith go deeper, stronger and be grounded the knowledge of Word of God in the name of Jesus Christ. May your testimony of the Gospel of Jesus Christ touch the hearts of every soul the Lord brings your way to receive Salvation in the name of Jesus Christ. May the Lord reward you mightily sharing the Salvation message to populate His Kingdom in the name of Jesus Christ. Amen Amen Amen. Fountain to your life.
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