Why the Scarlet Cord??

The Scarlet Cord is not just the title of my blog. It has a whole story behind it and it can be found in Joshua 2.

The story of Rahab is very inspiring for me. In summary its like this:

Joshua sent two spies to Jericho where they met a prostitute named Rahab. When the King of Jericho found out they were there, he sent a message for them to be brought to him. Rahab hid the spies on her roof and directed the messengers away. Rahab said to the spies,

" I know that the Lord has given this land to you and that a great fear of you has fallen on us, so that all who live in this country are melting in fear because of you...For the Lord your God is God in heaven above and on the earth below. Now then please swear to me by the Lord that you will show kindness to my family, because I have shown kindness to you. Give me a sure sign that you will spare the lives of my father and mother, my brothers and sisters, and all who belong to them, and that you will save us from death".

The men said,

"This oath you made us swear will not be binding on us unless, when we enter the land, you have tied this scarlet cord in the window through which you let us down, and unless you have brought your family into your house.... As for anyone who is in the house with you, his blood will be on our head if a hand is laid on him..."

Rahab number one was a prostitute and she lived in a pagan land. However, she believed and had respect for God's power and her life was spared. Her and her family. By the protection or the symbol of the scarlet cord.

It similar to life today. For most of us, (at least I can say so) we are surrounded by a fallen culture that tries to distract and influence us in many different ways. There is constant temptation and sin all around us. But God has already sent our protection or our symbol that saves us. He sent down Jesus Christ. His blood saved us so that we won't have to die in our sins. It protects us so that no weapon formed against us shall prosper. All we have to do is let the truth be seen. Make it visible to others who try to distract us from our calling. Like the scarlet cord in the window. As for me and my house, we will serve the Lord. And I will let be seen and let it be heard.