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“And as soon as we had heard these things, our hearts did melt, neither did there remain any more courage in any man, because of you: for the LORD your God, he is God in heaven above, and in earth beneath.” It would be an understatement to say the blessing of God upon Israel was “well known”. According to Rahab, even the fighting men of Jericho were terrified. However, their hearts did not “melt” because of the Israelite’s bravery and terror in battle. It was, in fact, cowardice that had stopped them from entering the promised land forty years earlier. Instead, it was the God of Israel that made their enemies fear. He had done many wonderful, and legendary works, which armies all around had noted. The military mind is pragmatic. It measures the skill of the generals, the discipline of the foot soldiers, the circumstances of the battle, and above all: the odds. If these factors are favorable, they march boldly into battle. It is only a supernatural force that can turn these considerations upside down. The God of heaven above and earth beneath was on the side of Israel, and it was clear they could not be stopped. What conclusion have you reached about Jehovah? Rahab made a decision, by faith, to trust in this “one and only” God with her entire life. I would encourage you to do the same.