Thoughts for another day

Oct. 12, 2007

Today's verse: Prov. 18:10. The name of the LORD is a strong tower: the righteous runneth into it, and is safe. (KJV)
(Pls. read the above before you read further. Thanks)

If you were to consider the meaning of the word ‘tower’, the first thing you may think of is a tall structure; a structure that proffers support and shelter. Something you could run into when faced with danger and be safe, isn’t it?

In the world, we may not always find man made towers to shield us from dangers that may arise on the path of life, but there is a tower that is ever present and willing to embrace us anytime. This tower is SAFE. Having existed even before the world began, it is Rock Solid and foolproof. None can scale its walls or destroy it. Once you are in it, it will never allow anyone or anything snatch you or harm you. O Blessed one, today, the Good News reminds us that the Lord is this Tower. He is the Rock of refuge in whom we may immerse and forget about the snares that chase us. He is the One in whom we may sleep on, even when the billows of life thrust and toss us or when dark clouds engulf us and threaten to numb our senses.

Across time and ages, the Tower has been faithful and true. In the Bible, we have so many examples of people protected by Him. Even today, saints of God are shielded and kept under the columns of this Tower. You may be hounded by some problem or may be down to your last ounce of strength in fighting that disease or painful situation, but fret not my friend; run into the Tower covered by the Lamb’s blood. None will then be able to harm you as He takes over: He before whom the rocks shatter and the winds scatter. He before Whom shivers the enemy of souls whose arrows are but dry twigs for the Tower’s Almighty ramparts.