Subscribe“… what struck me about my friend’ story is that women much like this prostitute fled towards Jesus, not away from him. The worse a person felt about herself, the more likely she saw Jesus as a refuge. Has the church lost that gift? Evidently the down-and-out, who flocked to Jesus when he lived on earth, no longer feel welcome among his followers. What has happened?”
(Quotations from “What’s so amazing about grace, Philip Yancy, 1997, pg. 11)
I agree completely, so often when a new (Struggling believer) feels “down and out.” The church is often the last place to call upon.
Church hotlines, welcoming churches, comforting churches who are listening and helping those who feel insecure and in need, are missional tasks that the churches should be fulfilling.
Hebrews 6:18 talks about our fleeing to the Lord Jesus for refuge.
The best relatable quote I know
In Deuteronomy 19:3 God commanded that the nation build highways-not just foot paths-to the cities of refuge.