The name of the Lord is a strong

"The name of the Lord is a strong tower—the righteous run into it, and are safe!" Proverbs 18:10

Whatever name the Lord bears, there is that in Him which answers to it. So the expression, "His name," is sometimes used for the Lord Himself, and thus when we read—"The name of the Lord is a strong tower"—we at once understand that God Himself is the refuge .

Towers built and fortified by human hands have often proved insecure. Even fortresses deemed impregnable, have by skill and perseverance been taken captive, and those who sought refuge in them have fallen into the hands of their enemies.

But "the name of the Lord" is a strong tower that cannot be scaled! It presents a front that resists every attack, and all who run into it are eternally secure. No earthly foe, nor any spiritual enemy—can destroy the soul that is sheltered in Jehovah-Jesus!

My soul, rejoice that the tower of your defense is ever at hand—and when hard pressed by your enemies, run into your refuge! There you will find safety and peace, and with the psalmist joyfully exclaim: "I love you, O LORD, my strength. The LORD is my rock, my fortress and my deliverer—my God is my rock, in whom I take refuge. He is my shield and the horn of my salvation, my stronghold!" Psalm 18:1-2

O Lord, Your name's a mighty tower;
I run thereto and hide,
There I'm secure from hellish power,
There I in peace abide!

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