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Warren Wiersbe · Citado em PreceptAustin
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Wiersbe notes that "Many students have seen in the cities of refuge a picture of our salvation in Jesus Christ, to whom we “have fled for refuge” (Heb. 6:18). The lost sinner, of course, is in danger of judgment because “the wages of sin is death” (Rom. 6:23). The avenger of blood is after him or her! God’s appointed Savior is Jesus Christ (Acts 4:12), but the sinner must come to Him by faith in order to be saved (Matt. 11:28–30; John 6:37). The way to each city was kept open with roads that were cared for and marked (Deut. 19:3NIV). God wanted it to be easy for the fugitives to find their way to safety. Beyond this, the picture is one of contrast. When we come to Christ for salvation, there’s no need for an investigation or a trial, because we know we’re guilty; and we admit it! The only people Jesus can save are those who confess their guilt and throw themselves on His mercy. If the fugitive prematurely left the city of refuge, he could be killed; but our salvation in Christ is not conditional. Our High Priest will never die, and we are forever secure. “But He, because He continues forever, has an unchangeable priesthood. Therefore He is also able to save to the uttermost those who come to God through Him, since He always lives to make intercession for them” (Heb. 7:24–25NKJV). (Be Strong -- Joshua: Putting God's Power to Work in Your Life) Run to Our Refuge Topics: GOD’S PROTECTION, REFUGE Bible Verses: Joshua 20:1–3; Psalm 2:11–12 In 1740, Charles Wesley was conducting an open-air meeting near Killyleagh, Ireland. During the course of his preaching, a number of persons who took exception to his views assaulted him. Unable to withstand the mob, Wesley fled for his life. He took refuge in a farmhouse nearby. Jane Moore, a kind-hearted wife of a farmer, hid the panting evangelist in the milk house. No sooner was Charles in his hiding place that his assailants rushed into the farmhouse. Mrs. Moore tried to divert their attention by preparing refreshments. Fearful that they might search the premises and discover Wesley, she went to the milk house on the pretext of getting a drink for her visitors. “Quickly,” she warned him, “get through the rear window, and hide under the hedge.” He climbed through the window and found a little brook flowing beside the hedge, forming a pool with overhanging branches that afforded a pleasant and safe retreat. It was in this small place of refuge, hiding from his attackers, that Charles
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Wiersbe - These names then can be used to describe what sinners experience when they flee by faith to Jesus. First, He gives them His righteousness, and they can never be accused again. There is no condemnation! (Ro 8:1+) Like a shepherd, He carries them on His shoulders, and they enter into fellowship with Him. He is their fortress, and they are safe. They dwell in the heights even though they are exiles, pilgrims, and strangers in this world....Unless you have fled by faith to Jesus Christ, you aren’t saved! Since our sins put Jesus on the cross, all of us are guilty of His death. He is the only Savior, and apart from faith in Him, there is no salvation. Have you fled to Him? F B