In another disturbing story titled, “'Be more prepared': Runner escapes attack at east Louisville park,” it was reported that a woman in Louisville, KY was attacked while training for a marathon at Beckley Creek Park on Sunday morning. She is now reminding others to be alert.
Jaden Barker said she arrived at the park before 9 a.m. for a long run as part of her marathon training.
"It's just nice, and I can get a lot of miles in because I'm in double digits. I'm running 16, 18 miles at a time," Barker said.
While running on one of the wooded paths, Barker said she noticed a man wearing gray sweatpants and a black surgical face mask. At first, she thought nothing of his behavior.
“He was like running and then was like, walk, run and walk,” Barker said. “And I went, 'OK, he’s interval training.' I do that all the time as a runner. I’m like, nothing new.”
However, Barker said she soon felt something was wrong, and she pulled out her mace.
"As I started turning, that's when he grabbed my hips and just slammed me to the ground, and then started pulling on my pants. But thankfully, I had the mace, I was macing him and hitting him in the face," Barker said. "I thought I was going to die because it’s just me and this grown man in the woods."
Barker said the man eventually ran away. She then ran for help and called police.
Although she said she escaped with only scratches, Barker said the emotional impact remains.
Now, Barker hopes speaking out will help others stay prepared.
And, you know, while it’s extremely important to speak out to help people avoid physical danger, it’s even more important to speak out to help people avoid the spiritual danger that leads to eternal death.
You see, there is only ONE way to eternal life. And that way is ONLY through Jesus, the One whose death, burial, and resurrection we are getting ready to celebrate.
Which is the very reason every believer should, like Paul, be compelled and prepared to “preach the Gospel everywhere they go—eager to join him in declaring, “For I am not ashamed of the gospel, because it is the power of God that brings salvation to everyone who believes: first to the Jew, then to the Gentile.
Did you get that? The gospel is the power of God that grants eternal life to everyone who believes! And that power to give eternal life is found NO other name under heaven. Not in the name of Allah and not in the name of Buddha. In fact, there are an estimated 4200 world religions, but there is only ONE empty tomb… which proves that Jesus is the ONLY way.
So, don’t be ashamed to preach the gospel my friend. After all, how can a lost person call on the ONLY Name that saves if we don’t share the Good News? The answer is they can’t. Which is the reason we must be prepared and compelled at all times.
Heavenly Father, thank You for making it abundantly clear that the ONLY way to eternal life is through a relationship with Jesus Christ. Lord, help us to understand how horrible hell is that we would be compelled to reach the lost, knowing it will be the destination of all those who die in their sin. It’s in your precious name we pray Jesus. Amen.
“Jesus answered, “I am the way and the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me.” John 14:6
You see, there is only ONE way to eternal life. And that way is ONLY through Jesus, the One whose death, burial, and resurrection we are getting ready to celebrate.
Which is the very reason every believer should, like Paul, be compelled and prepared to “preach the Gospel everywhere they go—eager to join him in declaring, “For I am not ashamed of the gospel, because it is the power of God that brings salvation to everyone who believes: first to the Jew, then to the Gentile.
“Salvation is found in no one else, for there is no other name under heaven given to mankind by which we must be saved.’” Acts 4:12
Did you get that? The gospel is the power of God that grants eternal life to everyone who believes! And that power to give eternal life is found NO other name under heaven. Not in the name of Allah and not in the name of Buddha. In fact, there are an estimated 4200 world religions, but there is only ONE empty tomb… which proves that Jesus is the ONLY way.
So, don’t be ashamed to preach the gospel my friend. After all, how can a lost person call on the ONLY Name that saves if we don’t share the Good News? The answer is they can’t. Which is the reason we must be prepared and compelled at all times.
Heavenly Father, thank You for making it abundantly clear that the ONLY way to eternal life is through a relationship with Jesus Christ. Lord, help us to understand how horrible hell is that we would be compelled to reach the lost, knowing it will be the destination of all those who die in their sin. It’s in your precious name we pray Jesus. Amen.
Happy Running!
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