Numbers 35:9-34 And the LORD spoke to Moses, saying,… Can you be safe too soon? Can you be happy too soon? Certainly you cannot be out of danger of hell too soon; and, therefore, why should not our closing with Christ, upon His own terms, be our very next work? If the main business of our life is to flee from the wrath to come, as indeed it is (Matthew 3:9), and to flee for refuge in Jesus Christ, as indeed it is (Hebrews 6:18), then all delays are highly dangerous, The manslayer, when fleeing to the city of refuge before the avenger of blood, did not think he could reach the city too soon. Set your reason to work upon this matter ; put the case as it really is: I am fleeing from the wrath to come; the justice of God and the curses of the law are closely pursuing me; is it reasonable that I should sit down in the way to gather flowers or play with trifles? For such are all other concerns in this world, compared with our soul's salvation. ( J. Flavel..) Parallel Verses KJV: And the LORD spake unto Moses, saying, |
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