The word “rescue” means to save, or set free from danger or harm. The big question is, how many people in this world are in danger and need to be saved? The answer is, all. The word of God in Romans 3:23 says, “For all have sinned, and come short of the glory of God.”
Only God alone can rescue us from the penalty of sin, which is death. However, here are a few reminders of people that God rescued from harm:
The people in the time of Noah were very wicked. “And GOD saw that the wickedness of man was great in the earth, and that every imagination of the thoughts of his heart was only evil continually.” Genesis 6:5
“And the LORD said unto Noah, Come thou and all thy house into the ark; for thee have I seen righteous before Me in this generation.” Genesis 7:1. Only God could rescue Noah and his family from the flood.
“And Ruth said, Intreat me not to leave thee, or to return from following after thee: for whither thou goest, I will go; and where thou lodgest, I will lodge: thy people shall be my people, and thy God my God.” Ruth 1:16. Ruth was rescued from false worship.
“Now when Daniel knew that the writing was signed, he went into his house; and his windows being open in his chamber toward Jerusalem, he kneeled upon his knees three times a day, and prayed, and gave thanks before his God, as he did aforetime.” Daniel 6:10. Because of Daniel’s faithfulness to God, the enemy wanted to destroy him. A plot was made to have him thrown into the lion’s den. When the king learned that it was Daniel that the plot was laid against, he tried everything to prevent Daniel from being thrown into the lion’s den, but he could not help him. He was told that the law of the Medes and Persians could not be altered or changed. However, one mightier than all the earth, (all kings put together on earth) rescued him from the hungry lions. That person was the Son of God. He shut the mouths of the lions so they did not harm Daniel. The three Hebrew boys were also rescued miraculously by God from a furnace that was heated seven times hotter than normal.
God has also made a way of escape for you and me. “For God so loved the world, that He gave His only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in Him should not perish, but have everlasting life.” John 3:16. The Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit will be the only safe ark in the final destruction of this earth. Seek Him now before the ark door of mercy is closed forever. He that the Son hath set free, is free indeed. Amen.
Marline Campbell, Jamaica