Run to the Cross

Whenever a tsunami warning is given

on the northern coastline of Maui, Hawaii,

the people living in Hana 

rush up the side of a mountain

to a high place of safety.

Nearby is a tall wooden cross that was placed there

many years ago by missionaries.

For their physical safety, 

people run to the area 

where the cross is located.

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In a similar way,

all of us need a place of spiritual safety.

WHY?

Because the Lord gives us these warnings in His Word:

''All have sinned and fall short of the glory of God''
and
''the wages of sin is death''.

(Romans 3:23; 6:23)

In Hebrew 9:27, states,

''It is appointed for men to die once,
but after this the judgment.''

We might not like to think about what the consequences of our sins

will be as we face a holy God,

but it's a serious thing

''to fall into the hands of the living God''.

The GOOD news is that out of love for us,

the Father has provided a place of safety!

He sent His Son Jesus Christ to die 

so we wouldn't have  to be separated from Him 

FOREVER (Romans 5:8-10; Col, 1:19-22)

Because of JESUS CHRIST'S death on the cross

and His RESURRECTION from the dead,

that place of safety is available.

Have you run to the cross?

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On a hill far away stood an old rugged cross,

The emblem of suffering and shame;

And I love that old cross where the dearest and best

For a world of lost sinners was slain.

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TO ESCAPE SIN'S CURSE

RUN TO THE CROSS.

-DailyBread