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.

Okay so I know I'm kind of late on this one but...well here it goes...

I don't know if many of you were lucky enough to catch the 2008 BET awards. It was a nice show for various reasons but I did notice something. When psalmist Marvin Sapp performed his song "Never Would've Made It" there was, what appeared to be, a distraction. During his performance on the screen in the background there was a slide show of various pioneers in black society. Pioneers from Rosa Parks, to Nelson Mandela, to Barack Obama. Sure these people have inspired many and we are grateful for the things they have accomplished. However, they wouldn't have been able to do these things without God. Hence the song.

My concern is for the nonbeliever who may misunderstand this song and its purpose, (which was: to glorify God and acknowledge Him for His help, strength and guidance.) and take the song to be a "motivational" or "inspirational" one. Instead of giving God the glory he deserves, one may give the praise to the people shown in the images.

I just think that out of the whole show they could have given a few minutes to praise the God who made them and blessed them. Him and Him alone.

Here's a link in case you missed the performance.

http://www.bet.com/Specials/BETAwards08/betawards-videos/beta_video_performances.htm

I decided to create my own blog because for a while now God has been tugging at my heart. I know there's something he wants me to do for Him or be apart of but I'm not quite sure exactly what it is.

For the majority of this summer I have been feeling the urge to witness to people. I would spend my days on YouTube (various other entertainment mediums) watching people talk and express their ideas. A lot of those ideas or attitudes were angry ones or just sarcastic and mean. They spoke things that were untrue and it really hit me hard. I wanted to comment (with love of course) but every time I tried, my computer would act funny or the site wouldn't allow me to. I asked God, why? Why can't I share with them the truth about you? I want to work for You and spread the word the best I can. I don't want to sit back while everyone else is moving for you. I want to be apart of the movement too!

Well, I think God has shown me what I can do. Since I have so much to say and so many ideas, I  have decided to share them with anyone who cares to listen. I want to spark discussion, answer questions and maybe ask some of my own. Maybe some one will come across this page and realize who God really is and how much He loves us. There is NO greater love than the love that God has for us. I am getting the chance to experience it and I want to share that experience with you. God Bless!!~*Muah*~