The Forgiven Prostitute
Charm is deceptive, and beauty is fleeting; but a woman who fears the Lord is to be praised-Proverbs 31:30 Lately, I have being struggling to not let the enemy steal my joy. You guys know, how I love to smile and lift everyone’s spirit. These last two weeks have been crazy. I must admit for a second I did begin to doubt myself and then I get reminded of one of my favorite women in the bible; Rahab, yes the harlot! Her story reminds me of the purpose God has in our life. God has a purpose for pain, a purpose for struggles and at the end a reward of faithfulness. Imagine this Prostitute, who has has been graced by God’s mercy. She outsmarted the King of Jericho by hiding the spies Joshua sent. Even though Rahab learned and knew her city was about to be destroyed by God. She acknowledge our loving God; “and as soon as we heard it, our hearts melted, and there was no spirit left in any man because of you, for the Lord your G...