Whenever a tsunami warning is given on the northern coastline of Maui, Hawaii, the people living in Hana rush up the side of a mountain to a high place of safety. Nearby is a tall wooden cross that was placed there many years ago by missionaries. For their physical safety, people run to the area where the cross is located.
In a similar way, all of us need a place of spiritual safety. Why? Because the Lord gives us these warnings in His Word: All have sinned and fall short of the glory of God and the wages of sin is death (Rom. 3:23; 6:23). Hebrews 9:27 states: It is appointed for men to die once, but after this the judgment. We might not like to think about what the consequences of our sin will be as we face a holy God, but its a serious thing to fall into the hands of the living God (10:31).
The good news is that out of love for us, the Father has provided a place of safety! He sent His Son Jesus to die so we wouldnt have to be separated from Him forever (Rom. 5:8-10; Col. 1:19-22).
Because of Jesus Christs death on the cross and His resurrection from the dead, that place of safety is available. Have you run to the cross?
Read: Hebrews 10:28-39