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How do we know that God's providence was at work in Rahab's story?

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God's providence is evident through the strategic events that led the spies to Rahab and her subsequent actions.

The events surrounding Rahab and the Israelite spies reveal a clear thread of divine providence. The choice of Rahab's house as a refuge for the spies was not happenstance; it was ordained by God. Throughout the narrative, we see how the king of Jericho was thwarted in his pursuit of the spies, illustrating God's protection of His own and highlighting the truth that He is sovereign over all human affairs.

Additionally, Rahab's faith acted as a means to fulfill God's purpose, entrenching the belief that He operates through means, including the actions of individuals. The very fact that Rahab, a Gentile, acted in faith points to God's overarching plan of redemption that includes all peoples. Therefore, believers draw comfort and assurance from this account, knowing that God actively guides and directs the events of their lives.
Scripture References: Joshua 2:1-7

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The Hiding of the Israelitish Spies by Rahab
Alexander Carson · Feb 10, 2008
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