Among other reasons, people often run when trying to escape from danger or due punishment. The Bible admonishes us to flee from immorality and situations that could tempt us to sin. At other times, the Bible urges us to run back into God’s arms in confession and repentance after sinning, rather than to run away to hide.

Many people are sadly living lifestyles that send them away from God. Christ said we should come unto Him with all our troubles and stress and He will give us rest. God’s word in Isaiah 59:1-2 says that the Lord’s hands are not too short to save nor His ears too heavy to hear but sin has brought a separation between Him and men. In our Bible text today, God is opening Himself up for an intimate relationship with you. But you have to cleanse your hands from sin and purify your hearts from all forms of double-mindedness by submitting to His word and Spirit. This way, you can have full access to the joy and grace that true believers experience.

Dearly beloved, running away from God only takes you nearer to Satan who has nothing good in store for anyone. He only uses those things that could gain your attention to lure you from God into his clutches. Remember that God has already given you the opportunity to come to Him through the death of Jesus Christ on the cross. It’s now on you to make that decision to turn to God with your whole heart and stop running away from He who can actually save you!