JULY 10, Joshua 6:17-19, 22-25

Jericho was the first conquest. Thus all the gold, silver, brass and iron were consecrated to the Lord and were to be put into the treasury house of the Lord. For all others, except for Rahab and her family, God commanded that all the people and their possessions be destroyed by fire.

“For by grace are ye saved through faith; and that not of yourselves: it is the gift of God.” (Ephesians 2:8). Rahab believed in the living God of Israel. She showed her faith by saving the two spies of Israel at the risk of her own life. God honoured her faith by sparing her life and those of all her loved ones.

God was not only merciful to Rahab but very gracious to her. When Rahab stayed on with the people of Israel, she also worshipped the living and true God. She later married Salmon and became an ancestress of King David and thus of the Lord Jesus! It is a great honour to have her name in the family line of royalty. It is not just royalty on earth, but also of heaven where Jesus reigns forever. Her faith pleased God. Her faith earned her an excellent reward from God! Even the Book of Hebrews in the Bible bears a record of her faith.

Children, if you believe in Jesus, your name will also be recorded in the Book of Life. There is already a reward in heaven waiting for you to claim. This is a promise of God.

          Do you remember this chorus? Fill in the blanks with the correct words:

CHORUS:          __________ is the victory,          __________ is the victory         O glorious victory,         That __________ the world                             (John H. Yates)

Thought: Faith can overcome all my fears in this world.

Prayer: Heavenly Father, help me to do everything in faith so that Your Name will be glorified. In Jesus’ name I pray - Amen.