the Chosen People

Episode 111

Rahab & The Spies

Rahab risks everything to protect Israelite spies, trusting God for her family’s salvation.

What gives you the courage to do what’s right when fear is loud?

Rahab, a woman with a questionable past, made a courageous choice. Though she lived in a city marked for destruction, she believed in the God of Israel. She hid the spies, risked her life, and asked only for the safety of her family. Her faith wasn’t loud—it was active. She tied a scarlet cord to her window, trusting that God would keep His promise.

Faith isn’t about having all the answers. It’s about trusting God when the outcome is still unseen. Like Rahab, we all carry labels or fears that threaten to define us. But God sees our heart. When we step forward in faith—even trembling—He meets us with grace, protection, and purpose. What small act of courage can you take today that says, “I trust You, Lord”?

AUTHOR

Yael Eckstein

As President and CEO of The Fellowship, Yael Eckstein oversees all ministry programs and serves as the international spokesperson. Prior to assuming her present role, Yael served as Global Executive Vice President, Senior Vice President, and Director of Program Development and Ministry Outreach. With over a decade of non-profit experience in multiple roles, Yael has the rare distinction of being a woman leading one of the world’s largest religious charitable organizations.