#soap # Joshua 20 ## Title: A Place to Run ## Scripture: (Joshua 20:2) “Have the Israelites select the cities of refuge that I told you about through Moses. (NET) ## Observation: Cities of refuge were places people could go if they had been accused of killing someone. If they could make it to this city, they would be protected until the truth could come out. There are two things that struck me about this. First, it’s amazing how the Lord set this up. This keeps the innocent from being murdered as well as making sure the guilty would not be able to escape punishment. If they were guilty, the city of refuge would not keep them. The other is how we need this and need to give this to others. Everyone needs a place where everyone knows your name and is always glad you came. ## Application: Be a “City of Refuge” for someone today. ## Prayer: Thank You, Jesus, for being our everlasting City of Refuge.