Joshua 21:45. “There failed not ought of any good thing which the Lord had spoken unto the house of Israel; all came to pass.”
ALL CAME TO PASS. God gave His word, and it came to pass, Not an enemy stood in the way of His promise. The Levites too, within each tribe had a place – Their cities and land around were theirs to possess.
When God calls His own through preaching the Gospel Those He saves and sets apart by His grace alone – He intends every one of them to spiritually prosper, And make His gathering center their spiritual home.
Among all the cities around, there He sets a lamp – Intending that lamp-stand to shine there for Him.
That group of His saints gathered “outside the camp,” Should be an influence for God in the place they are in.
There were homes for them to live in that “set apart” city, Where they could all live in safety and peace – Others around could run there from danger to flee – Fair judgment could be expected from those in that place.
Our “cities of refuge” today aren’t much different, Those who dwell there are in the “house of our God.” The “suburbs” around provide full and sufficient – To meet the needs of those who are called by the Lord.
Other people may need to run to us for safety – The enemy of souls is hard on their track. People should know they can dwell with us safely – And hear a fair verdict of what they’ve done or they lack.
Among all the “cities” of our land we seem small – But size isn’t the measure as to whether God’s here or not. Each person who lives here is one God has called – And placed with a few others in this sanctified spot.
“I am sitting this morning, Father, in a place where saints have gathered for many years unto the Lord Jesus Christ and in His name alone. They were larger in number at the beginning then they are now, but there still is a testimony to this area of a few people who gather regularly to their Savior. Give them the courage and grace to continue. Let them see the worth of what they are doing. Give them a sense of the dignity of living in a “city of refuge” where there is no other such place for several hours distant. If and when someone “runs” to them, help them to be able to make fair and just judgments that will glorify God and lead to the blessing of the one who comes among them. In the name of the Lord Jesus Christ, Amen.”