The Harlot that gave birth to a Holy Seed
Joshua 2:2,9-14
How dare you challenge the sovereignty of the Holy one of Israel when He rises up to defend the course
of His people! The entire land of Jericho trembled in fear, no man dared to go in nor come out. The
children of Israel had just crossed over Jordan and ready to possess their promised land. The inhabitants
of Jericho had heard about the might and wonders of the God of Israel. It ranged from the plagues of
Egypt, the dividing of the red sea, the conquest of great nations and kingdoms. The king of Jericho had
ordered the close of the gate of Jericho as a security measure.
Living right within Jericho was a beautiful woman who sustained livelihood by prostitution. Her home
welcomed all men who cared to come in. Joshua the military commander and leader of Israel had asked
some men to go spy the land of Jericho. These men cleverly came in at night and lodged in the house of
Rehab the harlot. She aided their mission and protected them from harm. This act was borne out of the
fear and believe in the God of Israel that She never knew. She immediately asked for the preservation
of her life and her household. In the course of time, the Almighty and all merciful God preserved Rehab
and her household. She lived amongst God’s people and received grace to be grafted to the genealogy
of our Lord Jesus Christ as seen in Matthew 1:5.
Who would have thought that an harlot would be allowed in the linage to birth the great Messiah and
saviour of mankind! This is because God’s arm is constantly open to save as many as come unto him, to wipe away their sins and transform their lives to conform to His image as written in Isaiah 43:25 ”I even I am He that blotteh out thy transgression for my own sake and will not remember thy sins”
God is still in the business of transforming lives and restoring destinies, releasing unmerited favour and
grace. This is the singular reason He Sent His only begotten son to die on the cross of Calvary. All we
need to do is to believe in the Lord Jesus Christ just as Rehab did. Believe is an action word and brings
about transformation in the life and living of the individual, Confess Jesus Christ as Lord and saviour and
allow Him to control your thoughts and action. Desire to grow in Him, by daily study of his word and
fellowship with other believers.
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Sis Rita Onuoha
God’s sovereignty in showing mercy and compassion to whom he chooses. God has the power to decide who receives mercy and compassion, based on His own will n purposes.