I like the inclusion of Rahab in our Heroes? Series.  What I really notice that seems different about her life is that it is an illustration for us that no matter what is in the past, it is still redeemable by the Lord.

Based on what we are told in the scriptures about Rahab, she was willingly sinning due to her profession, and certainly wasn’t living a life that really looked like she would be a hero of any sort…especially for the Lord.   

I think we can learn from her story the ability and power of humbly and shamelessly a going forward with it in faith based on hearing about God's power.  Given Rahab’s position in culture as a harlot, she probably wasn’t troubled too much by pride, desire for acceptance, etc.  She was just doing what it took to survive, and when she realized God’s power, she felt threatened by the people of Israel and judgment of the Lord.  At that time, she knew what she had to do, and didn't stop to ponder all of the possible negatives, nor did she hesitate to do good for God’s people.  She did this because believed in God’s power and wanted to be on His side.

This can encourage us in two ways:

1. No matter what is in our past, God can redeem it and put us in the right place at the right time to act in faith and have an impact for Him.

2. We can put ourselves on the other side of the story, and think about the people who were amazed about the parting the Red Sea.  They were part of the plan too!  Keep making note of the amazing things God is doing, and talk about it.  You never know who might hear, believe and maybe even become a hero!