One day that was exactly like all before
Rahab, the harlot, heard a tap upon her door
Thinking the two were only as other men
With a living to earn, of course she let them in
Becoming aware their mission was to spy the land
Knowing the danger, she dared to present a plan
"I will hide you from your pursuers, one and all
If you will promise me safety during Jericho's fall
They vowed, "You, your family, indeed all within this door
Will still be living when the bloody battle is o'er"
Rahab wisely chose to believe the vow of the men
She feared Israel's God, though she herself lived in sin
When soldiers came later, searching for the spies to catch
They were well hidden on the roof beneath stalks of flax
A false chase Rahab sent the soldiers on, for sure
Then she lowered the spies down the wall, safe and secure
She was warned, "Tie a scarlet cord to your window now
That every Israelite soldier will know to honor our vow."
The scarlet was a symbol of the blood of the lamb upon the door frame
Sparing the Israelites when to the the Egyptians the death angel came
Rahab knew enough of the mighty works of the Israelite Lord
She knew His power made weak His enemy's sword
She had faith to believe and to tremble in fear
So she filled her house with those she held most dear
Parents, brothers, sisters, nieces, nephews, and more
Every relative willing to come was packed behind her door
"You all must join me if you wish to stay alive
The scarlet cord is a promise that we shall all survive
Now, the rest of the story is known very well
How at the trumpets and shouts, the walls of Jericho fell
Sparing only those in the house where the scarlet cord was tied
Everyone else in the city, even animals, that day died
Now, this isn't only a tale told as a part of history
But a lesson for God's people---that means you and me
We, like Rahab, though sinners we can invite in
Two fellows who are also different than all other men
Jesus Christ will enter, forgiving us of sinful pasts
The Holy Spirit will indwell whosoever asks
Our scarlet cord is the blood shed on Calvary's tree
It was lovingly shed for the salvation of you and of me.
But, just as Rahab was not alone when death passed by
So, too, we cover our loved ones with an intercessor's cry
We plead the blood of Jesus upon all our household
Believing that their salvation will be glorious to behold
So, forget your doubts, throw away your fears
Rise up in praise, let thanksgiving dry your tears
When we embrace Christ, believing God's vow
We wait upon Him, not tell him how
When the final trumpet blows and joyful shouts are raised
When Jesus Christ returns amidst our joyful praise,
If those we intercede for now have chosen Christ
Glory alleluia, we'll see them all in Paradise
Scriptures:
Rahab.....Joshua 2, 6:20-25, Hebrews 11:30,31
Household.....Acts 16:13
Ask according to His will..... 1 John 5:14,15
Willing all be saved.....2 Peter 3:9
When He sees the blood, He will pass over.....Exodus 12:3
Scriptures:
Rahab.....Joshua 2, 6:20-25, Hebrews 11:30,31
Household.....Acts 16:13
Ask according to His will..... 1 John 5:14,15
Willing all be saved.....2 Peter 3:9
When He sees the blood, He will pass over.....Exodus 12:3
