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Running Away In Times Of Crisis
David Wilkerson
Have you ever just wanted to run away from it
all?
But where would you go? And what would you do
when you got there?
You might be surprised if you knew how many good
Christians secretly harbor momentary thoughts of walking away from everything.
The thought of having no responsibilities and
burdens sounds pretty enticing.
Christ has set a goal for his followers — a life
of total trust, childlike faith, and victory over all the power of the enemy —
but many are still going through struggles.
Even though they enjoy peace with God, they
endure family pressures, illness, heartbreak and trials.
God fully understands man’s impulse to run in
time of crisis. That is why he provided Israel with cities of refuge where
people in crisis could run for shelter and protection.
Six cities were set aside so that any Israelite
who was overwhelmed or in danger might “[flee] to one of these cities that
he might live” (Deuteronomy
4:42).
In times of trouble, there is no place to run
but to the Lord. “The name of the Lord is a strong tower; the righteous run
to it and are safe” (Proverbs
18:10).
When many of Jesus’ disciples were forsaking
him, he turned to the twelve and asked, “Will you run away, too, like the
others?”
Peter answered him, “Lord, to whom shall we
go? You have the words of eternal life” (John 6:67-68).
The child of God has a place to run to when he
is bowed down with care.
Hear the cry of the Lord, “Come to Me, all
you who labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. Take My yoke upon
you and learn from Me … and you will find rest for your souls” (Matthew 11:28-29).
You may never understand what you are going
through at times, but when you feel swamped and fearful and deserted, flee to
your secret place of prayer and pour out your heart to the Savior.
Then do as Moses directed, “Stand still and
see the salvation of the Lord” (Exodus 14:13).
David Wilkerson was the Founding Pastor of Times Square Church in New
York City. He was called to New York in 1958 to minister to gang members and
drug addicts, as told in the best-selling book, The Cross and the
Switchblade.
In 1987, David Wilkerson
returned to "the crossroads of the world" to establish Times Square
Church. As a pastor of the church, he faithfully led this congregation,
delivering powerful biblical messages that encourage righteous living and
complete reliance on God.
David Wilkerson had a strong
burden to encourage and strengthen pastors throughout the world. From 1999
to 2008, he traveled around the globe holding conferences for Christian
ministers.
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