Joshua 2:12. “Now therefore, I pray you, swear unto me by the Lord, since I have showed you kindness, that you also will show kindness unto my father’s house, and give me a true token.”
TRUE TOKEN. There in the window, high on the wall – is it an advertisement, a sign, a symbol? The only window on the wall with scarlet showing – she has a reputation But notwithstanding comments and criticism – it stays there Looked at by all the silent marchers following the horns – “Eyes right!” And when the city fell the token of scarlet remained – and all inside.
A cleansed earth, new growth everywhere as feet trod on trackless ground – The large work of men’s hands there in the background – but not the true token. An altar still smoking from the offering to God in thanks– neither is the true token There above for all to see for thousands of years yet to come – “Eyes up!” The beauties of the rainbow giving promise of a judgment past.
The fourteenth day of the first month in the evening – a door frame and a lintel Painted red – blood red, as the firstborn watches anxiously. The ceremonial meal is being eaten – standing – clothes on for traveling Not the meal, not the clothes – but outside on the door post and header- a true token “Eyes ahead!” There in front of you is evidence of a sinless life given – a true token.
Twelve rods lined up in order in the presence of God – looking much alike – But they are not the true token – not a random choice is made The rebel’s rod still there in the morning – the same – but Aaron’s rod Budded, blossoming, yielding almonds – a true token from within the tabernacle “Eyes inward!” God has spoken in a true token of approval.
A letter is read to the company gathered in Thessalonica – warning words Can this all be true? The dangers of ignoring God are explained clearly – Perhaps some looked at each other and wondered – is this really from God? The letters formed on the page are the same – until the end – then proof “Eyes down!” Paul’s handwriting and signature is there – a true token.
“O Righteous God, who can by no means clear the guilty. The city was an evil place, yet there was evidence of a visitation. This gives added courage to me to know Thou art not limited to places and people that we think are “saving material.” I confess I have a hesitation to consider some who glory in their sin and rebellion in the same light as others. May I have the mind of Christ in all my dealings with people. I ask in the name of the Lord Jesus Christ, Amen.”