Journey Day 22

Wow, I started this incredible journey 22 whole days ago! I already feel so different, and closer to God! I decided to start reading different Christian books to help me with my journey. I'm starting off with a book called Ms Understood: Rebuilding the Feminine Equation. It's a book about discovering who God says I am, and what God created women to be. Some of it is a tad questionable... but some of it is so true and so refreshing! Right now I'm reading about Rahab, who as some people may know is my all time favorite bible character (after Jesus OF COURSE!). I want to name my daughter after her, and whenever I tell someone that they say "Isn't she the harlot?" or "Don't you know she is a prostitute?!" And yes she is all of that, but she is obviously SO much more. She is mentioned about 10 times in the bible for her great faith! In James she is mentioned with the likes of men like Abraham, for having incredible faith. When Joshua and his men were invading Jericho she allowed them to come and take shelter in her home. She knew that she could get in serious trouble for doing this, but it didn't matter to her! She trusted God, and trusted that he would protect her and protect the men that she was aiding. Even when she was questioned by the king she remained strong, and sent them in another direction. There was so much danger that went along with her protecting them that we don't even think about. What if there were people watching her home? It would have meant trouble for her and her family, and for the men staying with her. But Rahab knew that God was in control. God knew she would be a strong and worthy ally to have, and was willing to look past her sins to use her! She is proof of the courage that exists within women. Men may have combat, but threaten what a woman loves and you will see a whole new side of her! When we as women forget this, so many will suffer, because we have an irreplaceable role that is calling to us; one that when combined with the skill of men is a formidable opponent for anything that may threaten our relationships, our passions, and our relationship with God. Rahab can teach us strength, courage, and faith. Despite everything she did God blessed her, and incredibly enough made her a part of the lineage of his Son! Rahab is a woman to be honored, and revered. She can inspire us to be courageous in the face of imminent harm, and to have faith even when everything around us tells us to give up. Her story paints an incredible picture of the forgiveness and grace that God gives us, and the good he can do through us, even when it seems like we aren't capable of anything good or worthy. This post is a little long and a little wordy, but the grace of God seems to continually overwhelm me more and more every day.