Devotional
 
Walking by Faith

By faith the harlot Rahab did not perish.. Hebrews 11:31

Few things about her faith. First, her faith condemns many because she had faith with such little spiritual advantage, while many in every age with more spiritual advantage have less faith or no faith. Second, Rahab had to walk alone. Those who have faith will often find themselves standing alone. Third, "I know that the Lord hath given you the land" (Joshua 2:9). Faith makes us certain. Rahab was convinced that God would give Canaan to Israel. Fourth, "The Lord your God, he is God in heaven above, and in earth beneath" (Joshua 2:11). This confession about God showed the quality of Rahab's faith. What you think of God reveals the character of your faith.

"Rahab perished not with them that believed not" (Hebrews 11:31). Rahab did not perish in Jericho even though those around her did. Faith protects, but lack of faith does not. This is a picture of the Gospel. Faith in Jesus Christ protects from Divine judgment, but lack of faith does not. Unbelief sends one to hell for eternity.

 Alexander Thomas       MPF