Our Strong Tower!
"For You have been a shelter
for
me, a strong tower from
the enemy."
Psalm 61: 3
In ancient walled cities a tower was
often
erected at a corner of the walls or over a
city gate. It served as the refuge, a place
from which to defend the city
from attacks
and to protect inhabitants.
A strong tower became a metaphor for God as
a place of refuge and protection: “The name of
the Lord is a strong tower; the righteous run to
it and are safe” (Proverbs
18:10).
Our enemies are more spiritual than physical now.
Where do we run when we feel we're under attack
or experiencing trouble? We do spiritually what the
people did physically in the Old Testament—we
flee to our spiritual tower which is God Himself.
In due course, Israelites began to refer to
God as
their “strong tower” and “fortress.”
His covenant promises and love were what
they depended on for protection and comfort.
The same is true for us today.
The strength and protection of God are
found in His promises to us. Embrace
God and His Word; put your faith in
Him by trusting His promises.
"A sovereign Protector I have,
unseen, yet forever at hand."
Augustus M. Toplady