Job & Rahab

Now typically we don't think of Job & Rahab at the same time.    One reason is time.  There is approx. 400-600 years between the time of Rahab & the time of Job.  The second, & probably most prominent reason is their social standing.

The Bible tells us that Job was a righteous man.  He tried to live for the Lord in every area of his life.  He was well known & respected in the community.  He was a wealthy land & livestock owner.
The Bible tells us that Rahab was a prostitute.  She lived on the fringe of society, one step away from total rejection.

Job & Rahab seem to have nothing in common but if you look closer, you will find out that they do.  They are both noted for their faith & they both were the object of scorn.  Although Job had went through tremendous trials, did not understand why he suffered so & questioned God about it, & wanted to die, he did not doubt who God is. 

Rahab is one of only two women listed in the "Hall of Faith" in Hebrews 11.  "It was by faith that Rahab the prostitute was not destroyed with the people in her city who refused to obey God.  For she had given a friendly welcome to the spies."  Hebrews 11:31 NLT

Although Job & Rahab's lives were vastly different, God worked through both of them.  God works through people, even people like Rahab that we tend to reject.  God remembered Rahab because of her faith, not her profession.  If you are feeling like you are a failure or are not good enough, remember that both Job & Rahab rose above their situations through their faith in God & so can you!