So, remember how I said last week that I might come back and spend some more time with Rahab? Welp! Here I am. So, let's get real right out the gate: I’m not perfect. Yeah, shocker, right? I know—you probably figured that out already, even though we've never met face-to-face. But can we talk about the weight of perfection? It’s exhausting, isn't it? Especially when we’re constantly comparing ourselves to the seemingly flawless women of the Bible. You know who I’m talking about—the Proverbs 31 powerhouse, the bravery of Esther, Ruth’s humility, Deborah’s confidence, Mary's obedience. And then there’s us, with our closets full of skeletons, mistakes, and regrets.
At times, I’ve felt downright worthless trying to measure up to these icons of virtue. Until I stumbled across Liz Curtis Higgs’ book, Bad Girls of the Bible. Finally, I met women I could relate to—Easily Sidetracked Eve, Power-Hungry Jezebel, and Rahab the Harlot. Rahab especially gave me something I desperately needed: hope.
And that’s when I discovered Rahab’s story. There was a time in my life when I related to her far more than I was willing to admit out loud, but I knew it was true. And as a result, I didn’t think that God could use me or would want to. The same way her story didn’t end in shame, mine didn’t either. (and it’s not even at the “end” part yet). Her story transforms into redemption and hope. And against all odds, Rahab finds herself smack-dab in the genealogy of Christ (Matthew 1:5). Now I know I mentioned this last week, but I wanted to come back and talk about HOW she ends up in Jesus’s family. I mean, how does someone labeled as "sinful" and "unworthy" find their way into the lineage of Jesus himself?
