Take Refuge Where Mercy Is Provided

Reading: Hebrews 6:17-20; Psalm 46:1-3

Devotional: Rahab didn't just believe judgment was coming—she acted. She tied the scarlet cord in her window and gathered her family inside. Faith isn't passive agreement; it's active refuge-taking. God has provided one place of safety from judgment: Jesus Christ. Like the scarlet cord marking Rahab's house, Christ's blood marks those who belong to Him. But knowing about the refuge isn't enough—we must enter it. Many admire Jesus from a distance, respect His teachings, acknowledge His existence. But saving faith enters the house. It doesn't stand outside analyzing whether the promise is fair or the requirements reasonable. It runs inside and stays there, trusting that God keeps His word.

Reflection Question: Have you truly taken refuge in Christ, or are you still standing near the door? What would it mean to fully enter?

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