Practice Safety Measures

“They will be paid back with harm for the harm they have done. Their idea of pleasure is to carouse in broad daylight. They are blots and blemishes, reveling in their pleasures while they feast with you.” 2 Peter 2:13 NIV

In another disturbing story published last week by CBS NEWS TEXAS titled, "Runner sexually assaulted at White Rock Lake Trail in Dallas", it was reported that The Dallas Police Department (DPD) is searching for a man who attacked a woman running at the White Rock Lake Trail in the middle of the day. Police say the victim was running at the trail when she was attacked from behind and sexually assaulted by an unknown suspect around noon on Thursday, May 30. DPD has created a composite sketch of the suspect to share with the public. The suspect is described as a skinny white male, with a small belly, clean-cut red hair and a beard. He is approximately 5'5" and was last seen wearing a blue crew neck shirt. Police say he may have scratches on his face and body. Investigators ask that anyone with information about this incident, or anyone that sees someone matching the suspect description to call 911. Dallas Police encourage the public to "practice good safety measures" including paying attention to surroundings, going out with another person and staying in well-lit areas at night.

And you know, when it comes to having the audacity to commit evil in the middle of the day, the Bible tells us that there are false teachers and prophets among us who want nothing more than to infiltrate the church and lead people astray. In fact, they are so intent on doing harm to the Kingdom that they will secretly introduce destructive heresies, even denying the sovereign Lord who bought them—all the while reveling in the pleasure they derive from carousing in broad daylight as they sit down to break bread with us. But you can be sure, “They will be paid back with harm for the harm they have done.” This is the fate of every person who preaches any message contrary to the Truth. 

So, let us be on our guard and heed the warning of the Dallas PD to “practice good safety measures” by knowing the Word, staying alert, testing the spirits, and fellowshipping only with true believers. This is the only way to ensure that we won’t be deceived in a world that is getting darker and more dangerous every day my friend. After all, we must be found dressed and ready for service with our lamps burning. 

Heavenly Father, thank You for giving us the Word so that we won’t be duped by false teachers and prophets. Help us to truly understand how important it is to be reading and studying our Bibles each and every day so we can be armored up like good soldiers in the army of God and approved workers ready to bring in the harvest. It’s in your precious name we pray Jesus. Amen. 

Happy Running!