"...That by two immutable things, in which it is impossible for God to lie, we might have strong consolation, who have fled for refuge to lay hold of the hope set before us. This hope we have as an anchor of the soul, both sure and steadfast, and which enters the Presence behind the veil, where the forerunner has entered for us, even Jesus, having become High Priest forever according to the order of Melchizedek." (Heb. 6:18-20)

God set up cities of refuge in the Old Testament age so that if anyone accidentally killed another person, he could flee to those cities for safety (Ex. 21:13; Num. 35:6-29; Deut. 19:1-10; Joshua 20:1-9). One was not safe from the avenger of blood until he was within the place of safety, and he had to make haste lest the pursuer overtake and slay him.

Just as a person who had accidently killed his neighbor was assured of safety if he gained entrance into a city of refuge, the one who is in Christ has refuge from sin and condemnation. Those of us who have obeyed Christ, and are living faithfully in Him, are the ones, "who have fled for refuge to lay hold on the hope set before us."

Will you not also flee for refuge in Christ today?