A Way of Escape

If you go into any office building, school, hospital, etc. you will find a map of where all the EXITS are located (in case of a fire); we all want to know there are "fire escapes" available.  The law requires that there be a plan of escape posted in all public places.  We all hope there is a way out of temptation and danger....a way to safety.  

I've always heard that "when God shuts a door--He always opens a window!"  I've seen pictures on the news and in movies of buildings on fire and the only way out is through a window.  Sometimes people find that's the only way to escape danger....through a small space....a small opening. 

Have you ever tried to crawl through a small space?  Generally, you have to get down on your knees and make yourself as small as possible to squeeze through.  That can be very humbling,but it may be the only way!

We locked ourselves out of our house recently.  I had to crawl through a small bedroom window to get inside.  It wasn't a pretty sight to watch!   I didn't care what I looked like--I just needed to get inside!

I've seen little children try to dress themselves.  Sometimes they get their heads and arms stuck in a shirt and can't pull it down over their heads.  Mom or dad comes to the rescue and helps them out.  God does likewise when we get stuck in a tight spot ...He comes to help us.

I Corinthians 10:13 says "No temptation has overtaken you except such as is common to man; but God is faithful, who will not allow you to be tempted beyond what you are able, but with the temptation will also make the way of escape, that you may be able to bear it."

Take the next EXIT....get off the highway that leads to danger...turn and go another way!  Follow His directions and you'll escape danger and destruction.  Find the FIRE ESCAPE--don't get burned playing with fire!  Joseph knew enough to head for the door when Potiphar's wife tried to seduce him.  You may find yourself cornered somewhere--facing temptation--but there's a "way of escape"--turn and run to the nearest EXIT.  You'll find God, with outstretched arms, waiting for you.