Rahab: How God Uses the Unlikelyනියැදිය

Day 1: God Choosing the Unlikely

Scripture Focus:

•Joshua 2:1–7 – Rahab hides the spies.

•1 Corinthians 1:26–29 – God chooses the weak to shame the strong.

•Isaiah 55:8–9 – God’s ways are higher than ours.

•Psalm 34:18 – The Lord is near to the brokenhearted.

Devotional:

I often wondered if God could ever use someone like me. My past felt like a heavy chain, a constant reminder of my failures. Shame and regret weighed me down, and every mistake seemed to echo the same lie:

You’re unworthy.

You’re disqualified.

You’re beyond redemption.

I couldn’t imagine how a life like mine could ever have a place in God’s plan. Then one day, I came across the story of Rahab in Scripture. Her life may have been different from mine, but her story showed me a truth I desperately needed to hear: God’s grace is not limited by our past. Through Rahab, I began to understand that God doesn’t call the qualified. He redeems and uses those who are willing to trust Him.

Rahab lived in the city of Jericho, a place marked for destruction. She was known as a harlot, someone society would have considered unworthy and disposable. By every worldly measure, Rahab was the last person anyone would expect God to use. Yet, God’s plan for her life far exceeded her reputation or her past.

When the Israelite spies entered Jericho, Rahab made a choice that altered her destiny. She hid the spies and protected them from the king’s men, risking her life to do so. Why would she take such a bold risk? Rahab had heard the stories of the God of Israel: His power, His miracles, and His victories. These accounts stirred something in her heart, awakening a faith in the one true God she had never known.

When the moment came, Rahab made a life-changing decision: she chose to align herself with the God of Israel and His people rather than the gods of her city. In doing so, she demonstrated a faith that went beyond words and into action. This faith not only set her apart but also positioned her for God to work through her in a remarkable way.

Rahab’s story reminds us of a profound truth: God doesn’t see us the way the world does. He doesn’t define us by our mistakes or label us by our failures. Instead, He looks at us through the lens of His grace, seeing our potential and calling us into His purpose.

Rahab’s life is proof that God delights in using the unlikely to accomplish His plans. He didn’t choose Rahab because she was perfect. He chose her because she was willing. Her faith marked the beginning of her transformation, not just in her own life but in her role in God’s greater story. Through her faith and obedience, Rahab became part of the lineage of Jesus Christ, a testament to the redemptive power of God’s grace.

No matter what labels you carry, no matter how heavy your baggage feels, Rahab’s story offers hope. God’s grace is bigger than your past, and His purpose is greater than your failures. Like Rahab, your faith can mark the beginning of a new chapter. It’s not about being perfect; it’s about trusting the God who takes broken lives and turns them into something beautiful for His glory.

Prayer:

Heavenly Father, thank You for reminding me that my past does not disqualify me from being used by You. Help me to trust in Your plan for my life, even when I feel unworthy or unseen. Teach me to see myself as You see me, full of potential and purpose. Use me for Your glory, Lord, just as You used Rahab. In Jesus’ name, amen.

Journal Prompt:

What labels or past mistakes have made you feel disqualified?

How might God be calling you to see yourself differently?