Rescue Me

Looking into the life of Joshua has been quite interesting. Clearly the salvation of God is seen around every corner as Joshua leads the people into the promise land that had been promised years earlier. Joshua lives as a rescued man, saved by God who has delivered him up out of wandering and into a new world full of unlimited possibilities. It is obvious from the story of Joshua that God rescues his people. In fact, Joshua’s name reflects this salvation. Joshua literally means- YHWH Rescues (The Lord Rescues). As an Israelite looking for a land and home to call one’s own, knowing of such salvation would be crucial for enduring the difficult journey.

In the New Testament, we read of one who also understood God’s salvation. This man had rescued his friends when trapped at sea. As an instrument of God, this man promised to lead those who followed him into a land of rest and prosperity. This Jewish carpenter clearly knew God’s salvation. Maybe that is why his name was Jesus, or as they say in Hebrew “Joshua.” The Lord Rescues.