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Scripture Meditation No – 1632
AATHAVAN – Sunday, 27.07.2025
"Likewise, also was not Rahab the harlot justified by works, when she had received the messengers, and had sent them out another way?" — James 2:25
It is not enough to merely say we believe in God and continue to pray passively; our faith must be demonstrated through corresponding actions. If we truly believe in God, then it is our continued obedience and actions that confirm the genuineness of our faith.
Before the people of Israel crossed the Jordan and entered the land of Canaan, their first challenge was the fortified city of Jericho. To prepare, Joshua sent two men as spies into the city. Their safety and success were made possible by a woman named Rahab — a harlot — who helped them. The Scripture testifies that she did this because she had faith in the Lord.
"By faith the harlot Rahab perished not with them that believed not, when she had received the spies with peace." — Hebrews 11:31 (KJV)
Rahab had heard of all the miraculous deeds that God had performed for the Israelites during their journey through the wilderness after leaving Egypt. She boldly declared:
"For we have heard how the Lord dried up the water of the Red Sea for you, when ye came out of Egypt; and what ye did unto the two kings of the Amorites, that were on the other side Jordan, Sihon and Og, whom ye utterly destroyed. And as soon as we had heard these things, our hearts did melt, neither did there remain any more courage in any man, because of you: for the Lord your God, he is God in heaven above, and in earth beneath." — Joshua 2:10-11 (KJV)
Not only that, by faith she also recognized and declared that God was about to give the land of Canaan to the Israelites:
"I know that the Lord hath given you the land, and that your terror is fallen upon us, and that all the inhabitants of the land faint because of you." — Joshua 2:9 (KJV)
So, Rahab hid the two spies sent by Joshua and protected them. She sent them away safely by a different route, ensuring they were not caught by the king’s men. Through this act of faith, Rahab was counted as righteous. It is for this very reason that her name appears in the Hall of Faith in the Book of Hebrews.
Dearly beloved, it is not enough to just say we believe in God; it is essential that we express our faith through bold and righteous actions when the situation calls for it. That is what pleases God. When we face personal trials and problems, let us pause to reflect — how do we express our faith?
"But without faith it is impossible to please him." — Hebrews 11:6 (KJV)
Moreover, the Bible warns us clearly: "For as the body without the spirit is dead, so faith without works is dead also." — James 2:26 (KJV)
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