Hookers and Kings

Hookers and Kings

"But the woman had taken the two men and hidden them. "

Joshua 2:4

"By faith the harlot Rahab perished not with them that believed not, when she had received the spies with peace."

Hebrews 11:31

I love the story of Jericho's prostitute, Rahab and her place in the history of The Israelites.

She was the wrong nationality, lived in the wrong city, definitely was in the WRONG profession, but she believed, and guess what? God used her and blessed her faith, and we are still talking about her today!

She had heard about all of the miracles God had performed for the Israelites and was drawn to their God. She believed the spies of this God should have all the help they needed.

I love the lesson  this story teaches. It is that God so often uses ordinary, and in her case downright deplorable, people to do extraordinary things!

That gives me hope! I don't have to come from a fabulous family or a long line of wealthy patriots, or be a power player in business, or have a certain amount in my bank account, or have a respectable career, or even appear successful to the world for God to use me!

Rahab was considered trash by all who knew about her! But I just love how God used "trash" to help secure the Promised Land for His people.

She was willing and able.  Are you? She believed! Do you?

Come as you are.... He uses "trash" and kings... And everything in between.

Give your day to Him! He uses all who humbly come to Him and offers a life of blessing to those who do!

May you seek His face before you face any other today!