FEBRUARY 23

OUR PERSONAL PROMISES

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Psalm 62:8

“Trust in Him at all times, you people; Pour out your heart before Him; God is a refuge for us.”

Psalm 57:1

“Be merciful to me, O God, be merciful to me! For my soul trusts in You; And in the shadow of Your wings I will make my refuge, Until these calamities have passed by.”

Psalm 59:16

“But I will sing of Your power; Yes, I will sing aloud of Your mercy in the morning; For You have been my defense And refuge in the day of my trouble.”

Proverbs 18:10

“The name of the Lord is a strong tower;  The righteous run to it and are safe.”

2 Samuel 22:2

“…The Lord is my rock and my fortress and my deliverer;”

Joel 2:32

“Everyone who calls on the name of the Lord will be saved.”

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Our book for this month  is called “100 NAMES OF GOD”  written by Christopher D. Hudson.  Each day we’ll take one Hebrew name for God as given in the Bible to study and relate to.

MIGDAL OZ

STRONG TOWER

“For You have been my refuge, a strong tower against the foe.”  Psalm 61:3

In ancient times, many cities had a skyline that consisted of a single, centralized fortress.  When enemies invaded, the area residents would flee to this stronghold (usually a high tower) and take refuge.

Often the structures were constructed with tall doorways leading to staircases that twisted upward and got tinier the higher one went. 

Ireland still has a few of these towers in some of its coastal cities.

From within, the men of the city could shoot arrows down at their attackers, or pour boiling oil on them.  

The women and children would climb even higher to fortified “safe rooms” for better refuge and security.  When the danger passed or help arrived, the people would come out of hiding.

In Psalm 61, David calls God his “strong tower.”   This word picture brings to mind a righteous person who stays above the fray and remains secure from peril because he or she has run to the Lord.  David’s point, of course, is that the Lord is the ultimate safe place.

Consider the promises of God that echo this same idea;

“The Lord is my rock, my fortress and my deliverer.”  (2 Samuel 22:2)

“You are my strength, I watch for you;  you God, are my fortress (Psalm 59:9).

“Everyone who calls on the name of the Lord will be saved.”  (Joel 2:32).

“I have become a sign to many; you are my strong refuge.”  (Psalm 71:7)

Whatever unnerving or frightening situations you face today, the good news is that God is a strong tower.  His heart and part is to protect.  Your part is simply to run to Him and hide in Him.

Remember, the strongest, highest tower in the world is of no use to us unless and until we run to it.

How would you introduce the concept and benefits of God as our “strong tower” to a friend in need?

PRAYER

Dear Lord God, you are my invincible, impregnable tower.  Please give me the wisdom to run to You first and to not place my trust in pseudo securities.  Amen

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