Strong Tower
DAY 26 WRITTEN BY: KEN BRUNER-
Proverbs 18:10
The name of the Lord is a strong tower; the righteous run to it and are protected.
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Throughout scripture, we are reminded that our God is our protector and faithful Savior. There are so many passages that expound upon God’s saving character; a great example is found in Psalm 18:2:
The Lord is my rock, my fortress, and my deliverer, my God, my rock where I seek refuge, my shield and the horn of my salvation, my stronghold.
As we read the psalm, we are reminded of the power and strength found in God and in His presence. However, today’s passage views God’s power through another lens – that of His name. In Hebrew culture, a name was not just simply a label; it was meant to express the character of the person.
Think about it. When you call upon the name of the Lord or cry out to God, you are invoking His power in your life. You are literally running into a formidable tower that can protect and safeguard you.
Look into the image a little deeper – His name is a strong tower. The language evokes imagery that includes a fortress that is tall and well-built, able to withstand any attacks. There is that sense of being “above the fray,” able to look down and gain perspective of the battle.
Ephesians 6:12 reminds us that our battles are spiritual ones; what an encouragement to know that our victory is found within the tower that is the name of the Lord.
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Gracious God, we cry out to you and call upon the name of the Lord. We are grateful that your name is that which protects and safeguards us from our enemies. We are protected and safe in your presence. May we run to you as a child runs to his father, knowing that You are our rock, our strength, and our fortress. Blessed be the name of the Lord!
