LET THE WALLS CRUMBLE

PRAYER JOURNAL 11/22/19

Joshua 2:17-18 So the men said to her, “We will be blameless of this oath of yours which you have made us swear, unless when we come into the land, you bind this line of scarlet cord in the window, through which you let us down and unless you bring your father, mother, brothers, and all of your father’s household to your own home.

Joshua 2 gives an account of the Children of Israel’s preparation for their first big conquest as they moved forward, to take possession of the Land of Promise.  Spies were sent out to bring back information that would aid Joshua in forming a victorious strategy.  Jericho was a mighty city with thick walls complete with watchmen patrolling night and day, so word was spread that two strangers had entered and were now lodged at the dwelling of a prostitute named Rahab.

As the story continues, the men are pursued, Rahab’s house is searched but the Israelite spies, hidden by Rahab are not found.  Rahab helps the spies escape and in lieu of payment requests that when the city is conquered, that they spare her and her family.

Not much is known about Rahab except that she was a prostitute that lived in a house built in the thick wall.  How had she come to be a prostitute?  And why would she hide the strange men from the men of her city?  After being used and abused by many men, what made her trust these strangers? And what gave her faith to believe that they would keep their word when the city was conquered?

Perhaps she was sick of the life she had been forced to live; or possibly it was act of desperation to be free of the man who owned her and gained from her profession…what did she have to lose, either way, she would finally be free. 

Joshua 6:17 Now the City shall be doomed by the Lord to destruction, it and all who are in it.  Only Rahab the Harlot shall live, she and all who are with her in the house, because she hid the messengers that we sent.

The things that went through Rahab’s mind as the Men of Israel began to march around the city; once a day until the seventh…the marching began as it had for the past six days but this time it continued, 1 time, 2 times, 5 times then the 7th time around the City Walls.  Was this the day? Would the spies remember?  The scarlet cord was secure and her family had gathered in the house. 

Suddenly, the trumpets blew, the people shouted and the walls began to shake; the bricks crumbled and the army entered the city.  When the dust settled, Rahab’s house was the only one standing and the Israelite Spies appeared to escort Rahab and her family to safety.

RAHAB RECEIVED HER MIRACLE BUT FIRST SHE HAD TO WATCH THE WALLS CRUMBLE ALL AROUND HER!

Are you in need of a MIRACLE OF DELIVERANCE?  You are tired of being used and abused by Satan.  Perhaps it is a life created by your own choices or you may find yourself in a situation that has been forced upon you by the choices of others.  Whatever the circumstances; if you are sick of living in bondage, GRAB HOLD OF THE SCARLET CORD.  Bind it to your heart and trust that God will not forget you; He has a plan.

BUT FIRST….

You will have to WATCH THE WALLS CRUMBLE all around you as God conquers the “city” in which you currently reside.

FEAR NOT…

If you have the SCARLET CORD; THE BLOOD OF JESUS, securely fastened, God is faithful to His promise and YOU WILL be delivered.

THE MARCHING HAS BEGUN; SOON YOU WILL HEAR THE SHOUTING; TODAY IS YOUR DAY OF DELIVERANCE.