We sometimes think of cities as dangerous places. (I don’t think that’s nearly as true as some claim.) Still, the City of Refuge in ancient Israel was a notable place of safety. God has provided a refuge for us today in Christ.
There is much we can learn – most of it negative – from one of the oddest characters, in one of the oddest stories in the Bible.
During the wilderness wandering, the Israelites fall into severe discontentment, becoming critical of both Moses and God. Their complaining and rebellion lead to deep lessons about sin, its consequences and the cross.
I began reading the book of Revelation almost 40 years ago. We had a large, old, fancy Bible in the house and I began reading it, prompted by some music I was listening to that had a few biblical references. This book, more than any other, led me to the Lord, so it has a gigantic place in my personal story of faith.
Central Reflections 