DAY 17: THE RAHAB RISK.
WELCOME TO OUR DAILY BIBLE DEVOTIONAL SERIES: STARS ONLY SHINES IN THE DARK.
TOPIC: RISKING ALL FOR A PLACE IN THE LIGHT..
MAIN TEXT: “By faith the harlot Rahab perished not with them that believed not, when she had received the spies with peace.” Hebrews 11:31
INTRODUCTION.
Where are the "Rahab Christians" of our day? Rahab lived in Jericho—a city that was the very definition of "Global Moral Decay." She had a past that was far from perfect. But in the "Dark Hour" of her city’s destruction, she recognized the "Sunlight" of Israel's God. She didn't just "talk" about faith; she risked her life for it. She hid the spies when it was dangerous to do so. She chose "Invisible Visibility" over the safety of her compromised society.
MAIN MESSAGE.
True Christ-likeness is more than being sensational. It is about practical risk in positive faith directions. It is a practical Christ-like way of telling God that you love and trust Him enough to both save you in the now and grant you eternal life in Heaven.
In our modern time, many "Old Prophets" of our generation tell us to play it safe. They say, "Don't be too radical," or "Don't risk your reputation for the Gospel." They want you to have a "Healed Body" but a "Sick Soul" that is too cowardly to stand for your conviction about the truth of God Almighty.
Rahab risked all for faith to become part of the lineage of Christ. She chose to connect herself to the "Sunlight" while her world was in total darkness.
What are you risking? Are you willing to risk your "social influence" to win a soul?
Are you willing to risk "cheap gratifications" to keep your heart motive pure?
A "Star-like" lifestyle means being a "Doer" and not a mere talker. Rahab wasn't "sensational"; she was useful. Because she stood her ground and acted in faith, she wasn't just saved, she was transformed from a woman of the night into a mother in the lineage of the Messiah.
The "Dark Hour" of trial is your opportunity to move from the "background" of insignificance into the "foreground" of God's eternal purpose. Are you ready? Are you willing to stand up for your conviction about God existence and the work of Christ Jesus on the cross for your Salvation in this period of moral and spiritual compromise and decay?
Rahab, condemned in human judgement but through her practical Christ-like faith in God, justified by God Almighty. Rahab of this generation, Let us arise in our conviction and practically prove in our daily character and lifestyle that Jesus Christ is Lord and Saviour.
REFLECTION.
Am I more concerned with my safety and comfort than I am with the "Great Commission"? What is one risk I can take today to show my commitment to God?
FURTHER STUDY REFERENCES.
James 2:25: "Likewise also was not Rahab the harlot justified by works..."
Matthew 10:39: "He that findeth his life shall lose it: and he that loseth his life for my sake shall find it."
CONCLUSION
God doesn't look at your past; He looks at your willingness to risk your present for His glory because you trust Him enough both to save you in the now and grant your Soul person eternal life in Heaven.
LET US PRAY.
Lord, give me the courage of Rahab. I refuse to be a "Comfortable Christian" while Souls all around and about me are perishing. I am ready to risk my reputation and my convenience for the sake of Your Kingdom. Use my life to make a practical, positive impact in this dark world. In Jesus Christ Mighty Name. Amen.
GET IN TOUCH:
Ago King Paul Evang.
WhatsApp: +234 90 63 84 57 48, 070 540 111 99.
Life Changers Ministry aka Living Ready Gospel Church, Grace Assembly, Ilorin, Kwara state Nigeria.
WELCOME TO OUR DAILY BIBLE DEVOTIONAL SERIES: STARS ONLY SHINES IN THE DARK.
TOPIC: RISKING ALL FOR A PLACE IN THE LIGHT..
MAIN TEXT: “By faith the harlot Rahab perished not with them that believed not, when she had received the spies with peace.” Hebrews 11:31
INTRODUCTION.
Where are the "Rahab Christians" of our day? Rahab lived in Jericho—a city that was the very definition of "Global Moral Decay." She had a past that was far from perfect. But in the "Dark Hour" of her city’s destruction, she recognized the "Sunlight" of Israel's God. She didn't just "talk" about faith; she risked her life for it. She hid the spies when it was dangerous to do so. She chose "Invisible Visibility" over the safety of her compromised society.
MAIN MESSAGE.
True Christ-likeness is more than being sensational. It is about practical risk in positive faith directions. It is a practical Christ-like way of telling God that you love and trust Him enough to both save you in the now and grant you eternal life in Heaven.
In our modern time, many "Old Prophets" of our generation tell us to play it safe. They say, "Don't be too radical," or "Don't risk your reputation for the Gospel." They want you to have a "Healed Body" but a "Sick Soul" that is too cowardly to stand for your conviction about the truth of God Almighty.
Rahab risked all for faith to become part of the lineage of Christ. She chose to connect herself to the "Sunlight" while her world was in total darkness.
What are you risking? Are you willing to risk your "social influence" to win a soul?
Are you willing to risk "cheap gratifications" to keep your heart motive pure?
A "Star-like" lifestyle means being a "Doer" and not a mere talker. Rahab wasn't "sensational"; she was useful. Because she stood her ground and acted in faith, she wasn't just saved, she was transformed from a woman of the night into a mother in the lineage of the Messiah.
The "Dark Hour" of trial is your opportunity to move from the "background" of insignificance into the "foreground" of God's eternal purpose. Are you ready? Are you willing to stand up for your conviction about God existence and the work of Christ Jesus on the cross for your Salvation in this period of moral and spiritual compromise and decay?
Rahab, condemned in human judgement but through her practical Christ-like faith in God, justified by God Almighty. Rahab of this generation, Let us arise in our conviction and practically prove in our daily character and lifestyle that Jesus Christ is Lord and Saviour.
REFLECTION.
Am I more concerned with my safety and comfort than I am with the "Great Commission"? What is one risk I can take today to show my commitment to God?
FURTHER STUDY REFERENCES.
James 2:25: "Likewise also was not Rahab the harlot justified by works..."
Matthew 10:39: "He that findeth his life shall lose it: and he that loseth his life for my sake shall find it."
CONCLUSION
God doesn't look at your past; He looks at your willingness to risk your present for His glory because you trust Him enough both to save you in the now and grant your Soul person eternal life in Heaven.
LET US PRAY.
Lord, give me the courage of Rahab. I refuse to be a "Comfortable Christian" while Souls all around and about me are perishing. I am ready to risk my reputation and my convenience for the sake of Your Kingdom. Use my life to make a practical, positive impact in this dark world. In Jesus Christ Mighty Name. Amen.
GET IN TOUCH:
Ago King Paul Evang.
WhatsApp: +234 90 63 84 57 48, 070 540 111 99.
Life Changers Ministry aka Living Ready Gospel Church, Grace Assembly, Ilorin, Kwara state Nigeria.
DAY 17: THE RAHAB RISK.
WELCOME TO OUR DAILY BIBLE DEVOTIONAL SERIES: STARS ONLY SHINES IN THE DARK.
TOPIC: RISKING ALL FOR A PLACE IN THE LIGHT..
MAIN TEXT: “By faith the harlot Rahab perished not with them that believed not, when she had received the spies with peace.” Hebrews 11:31
INTRODUCTION.
Where are the "Rahab Christians" of our day? Rahab lived in Jericho—a city that was the very definition of "Global Moral Decay." She had a past that was far from perfect. But in the "Dark Hour" of her city’s destruction, she recognized the "Sunlight" of Israel's God. She didn't just "talk" about faith; she risked her life for it. She hid the spies when it was dangerous to do so. She chose "Invisible Visibility" over the safety of her compromised society.
MAIN MESSAGE.
True Christ-likeness is more than being sensational. It is about practical risk in positive faith directions. It is a practical Christ-like way of telling God that you love and trust Him enough to both save you in the now and grant you eternal life in Heaven.
In our modern time, many "Old Prophets" of our generation tell us to play it safe. They say, "Don't be too radical," or "Don't risk your reputation for the Gospel." They want you to have a "Healed Body" but a "Sick Soul" that is too cowardly to stand for your conviction about the truth of God Almighty.
Rahab risked all for faith to become part of the lineage of Christ. She chose to connect herself to the "Sunlight" while her world was in total darkness.
What are you risking? Are you willing to risk your "social influence" to win a soul?
Are you willing to risk "cheap gratifications" to keep your heart motive pure?
A "Star-like" lifestyle means being a "Doer" and not a mere talker. Rahab wasn't "sensational"; she was useful. Because she stood her ground and acted in faith, she wasn't just saved, she was transformed from a woman of the night into a mother in the lineage of the Messiah.
The "Dark Hour" of trial is your opportunity to move from the "background" of insignificance into the "foreground" of God's eternal purpose. Are you ready? Are you willing to stand up for your conviction about God existence and the work of Christ Jesus on the cross for your Salvation in this period of moral and spiritual compromise and decay?
Rahab, condemned in human judgement but through her practical Christ-like faith in God, justified by God Almighty. Rahab of this generation, Let us arise in our conviction and practically prove in our daily character and lifestyle that Jesus Christ is Lord and Saviour.
REFLECTION.
Am I more concerned with my safety and comfort than I am with the "Great Commission"? What is one risk I can take today to show my commitment to God?
FURTHER STUDY REFERENCES.
James 2:25: "Likewise also was not Rahab the harlot justified by works..."
Matthew 10:39: "He that findeth his life shall lose it: and he that loseth his life for my sake shall find it."
CONCLUSION
God doesn't look at your past; He looks at your willingness to risk your present for His glory because you trust Him enough both to save you in the now and grant your Soul person eternal life in Heaven.
LET US PRAY.
Lord, give me the courage of Rahab. I refuse to be a "Comfortable Christian" while Souls all around and about me are perishing. I am ready to risk my reputation and my convenience for the sake of Your Kingdom. Use my life to make a practical, positive impact in this dark world. In Jesus Christ Mighty Name. Amen.
GET IN TOUCH:
Ago King Paul Evang.
WhatsApp: +234 90 63 84 57 48, 070 540 111 99.
Life Changers Ministry aka Living Ready Gospel Church, Grace Assembly, Ilorin, Kwara state Nigeria.
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