Be Courageous - Jehovah Is With You - THEY COURAGEOUSLY CHOSE TO DO GOD'S WILL

When Joshua sent two spies into Canaan, Rahab the prostitute hid them then sent their enemies in the wrong direction. Because of her faith and  courage, she and here family survived when the Israelites destroyed the city of Jericho.  (Hebrews 11:30, 31; James 2:25)   Of course, Rahab abandoned her immoral life so that she could please Jehovah. Some who have become Christians have had the faith and courage to make similar changes in their lives so that they could  please God.

Ruth, who was from Moab, lived after Joshua. She probably knew something about Jehovah because she had been married to an Israelite. She had the courage to worship Jehovah. Her mother-in-law, Naomi, had lived in Moab, and when her husband and sons died, she decided to return to Bethlehem,  in Israel. On the road, Ruth said: "Your people will be my people, and your God will be my God." (Ruth 1:16) In time, Ruth married Boaz, a man from Naomi''s family. They had a son and, from him, later came David and Jesus.  It is clear that Jehovah blessed those who show faith and courage.

Next time: Be Courageous-Jehovah Is With You - MANY RISKED THEIR LIVES!

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