Rahab The Harlot's Faith

James 2:25

And in the same way was not Rahab the harlot also justified by works, when she received the messengers and sent them out by another way? 

So what was her faith that was justified?

Joshua 2: 11

...The Lord your God, He is God in Heaven above and on Earth beneath. 

So Rahab knew and believed that the God of Israel was the real God, not any of the idols they worshipped in the land. Because she believed, that's why she protected the spies who came to her "hotel."

Thank You, Father, for the gift of faith to believe You. Thank you that You draw people to Yourself through Your Son, our Lord Christ Jesus, to give them this faith. Thank You that the faith You give us is strong, and that You use our testimony along with the Blood of the Lamb of God to gain the victory over the evil one. 

Thank You for giving us all the stories of those in Scripture who believed in You in opposition to the obstacles in their way, and trusted You over insurmountable barriers. 

And thank You for putting Rahab's story in the record so we can get to know her. And You even put her into the very genetic line of Your Messiah for us. Proof that You change us fundamentally when You save and redeem us.

Even so, come, Lord Jesus!