Isaiah 41:13
For I am the LORD your God who takes hold of your right hand and says to you, ‘Do not fear; I will help you”
God Will Uphold You!
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Running is often associated with guilt. When burglars are caught in the act, they flee. In major towns, those involved in petty theft may be chased by dogs or set upon by angry mobs, forced to run for their lives.
Yet the Bible also records people who had to run—not because they had done wrong, but because they refused to fall into the traps of the enemy. They saw sin crouching at the door and fled. One clear example is Joseph. When Potiphar’s wife tried to seduce him and was frustrated by his refusal, “She caught him by his cloak and said, ‘Come to bed with me!’ But he left his cloak in her hand and ran out of the house” (Genesis 39:12). Joseph knew this was no longer a matter for debate. There was only one answer: flee! Because he ran, he escaped her trap.
Just as Joseph did, any of us can find ourselves in a situation that seeks to compromise us. It may be bad company with a strong temptation to lure you into something unsettling. The devil is full of all kinds of seductions. While the attraction may seem irresistible, deep in your heart you know this is not right. Why don’t you pick up and flee? Imagine if Joseph had lingered—how he would have ended up losing God’s promise upon his life!
Run whenever you sense this is not right. There are battles not worth engaging in. Run for your dear life—and God will uphold you.
Reflect & Pray
Have I ever found myself in a situation where the Holy Spirit prompted me to run, and when I obeyed, the Lord delivered me?
Father, Lord Almighty God, when I find myself in any situation that seeks to lure me away from You, may I not hesitate to run, for You will deliver me to safety. This I pray in Jesus’ name. Amen.
