Amazing Grace

Wednesday, October 21

Hebrews 11:31 (NKJV)

“By faith the harlot Rahab did not perish with those who did not believe, when she had received the spies with peace.”

Devotion

Rahab was a harlot, known for a past that is normally looked down upon (Joshua 2:1). But her past was not the end of her story! She became a big part of biblical history. Not only did she help save her family, but through her lineage came the Savior, Jesus Christ (Matthew 1:5), who would later sacrifice His life to save us from an eternal destiny in hell.

Like Rahab, we all have a past. We have all done things that others, or even ourselves, think make us unredeemable. But because of the grace, mercy, and love of God, we have been redeemed! (Psalm 107:1–3; Isaiah 44:22). No one is too far gone from the mercy, grace, and love of our Savior, Jesus Christ. Through Him, we have redemption and forgiveness of sins (Colossians 1:13–14; Ephesians 1:7; Hebrews 8:12). What has been done is done. We can now live as free people because we are in Christ Jesus. His blood has saved and redeemed our souls.

What we must do now as Christ’s followers is live for Him and not ourselves. We have died with Christ, let go of our old ways of living and thinking, and now live according to the Word of God, which frees us from the burden, guilt, shame, and prison of sin (Titus 2:11–12, 14). As 1 Corinthians 6:9–11 reminds us, we were washed, sanctified, and justified in the name of the Lord Jesus Christ.

Through Rahab’s faith in God, her whole household was saved from the destruction of Jericho (Joshua 2:10–11, 13; James 2:25). As we live in faith and obedience to God, we can continue to pray for our loved ones and trust in His power to save. God is merciful and powerful. He can save anyone, regardless of what they have done, and He never leaves them the same. May we hold on to our saving faith, knowing we are redeemed by the blood of the Lamb. We are saved, and our families can be saved, too.

Let’s stay grounded in the everlasting, living Word of God, never going a moment or day without turning a page. We need the Word of God more than the air we breathe. It is our anchor. We wouldn’t allow ourselves to go without physical food, so why do we, especially in these last days, go without our spiritual food? Sometimes, if we must, we should just let go of things that may take our time away from God's Word so we never miss a day. We are to cling to it for dear life, especially in these end times. The Word will last forever; everything else will perish. So, let it be first in your life.

Today's Prayer

Dear Heavenly Father,

Thank You for Your ever-living, cleansing Word that pierces sharper than a double-edged sword. Thank You that it can save someone like me, reaching through joint and marrow to change, correct, and redeem. Your redemptive power can reach anyone. Lord, I ask that You would use me to point others and my family to Jesus. Help me to stand strong in Your Word, never giving up hope in Your saving grace for others—because I know what You have already done for me. In the Name of Jesus, I pray. Amen.

Apply It Today

God’s amazing grace can reach anyone! Share the Gospel boldly, knowing that no one is beyond the reach of His saving power. Your testimony could be the very thing God uses to lead someone to Jesus!

Resources

• Watch “Great Grace” and be reminded of the amazing grace of God that reaches, restores, and transforms lives!

• Say yes to serving! You never know how God can use your willingness to make an eternal impact in someone’s life. Sign up for a Serve Team today and be part of what God is doing!