God looks at the heart.

Recently I have been coming across in a lot of places and ministries the subject of Rahab.  She was the young women who hid the Israelite spies from the men of Jericho and then secured their promise that when the Israelites overcame the city that she and her family would be spared.  Great story of faith and household salvation.  I just want to point out a couple of things here.  First, God never looks at the outward appearance but the heart.  He sees what is happening in the heart.  I think it is a good lesson for us.  Let us not make any judgments about people.  God knows so much more than we do.  Let us trust Him to bring the right people in our lives.  The second lesson is that like Rahab let us be concerned about our loved ones.  She secured her families existence and we should do the same.  We must tell our family members about the Lord and then pray for them.. Acts 16:31 is a scripture that verifies the promise of household salvation.  It says not only will you be saved but your household as well.  What a great promise.