Proverbs 18:10-11 (Amplified Bible) The name of the Lord is a strong tower; the [consistently] righteous man [upright and in right standing with God] runs into it and is safe, high [above evil] and strong.
11The rich man's wealth is his strong city, and as a high protecting wall in his own imagination and conceit.
Reading verse 10 always brings me back to the choir at EEFC in Elgin Il. At least once a year we would sing "Blessed Be the Name of the Lord", it was one of the most spirited songs that we sang. Today, looking back and thinking of the members of that choir, many have faced or are facing severe trials since that time. In every case that I can think of, in those times they have run to that strong tower.
R.C. Sproul writes, "to call upon the Lord, one commentator has noted, is to trust in Him alone for salvation, evidencing that faith through a commitment to His will and way, not our own. Under the plentiful outpouring of the Spirit, we are enabled to love and serve God, and we are also given the power to do so. None of us should think that we cannot serve the Lord even in difficult areas (and times), for if we know Him, we have His Spirit to empower us for service."
I'll close with another familiar verse from Psalm 46:
Psalm 46:10-11 (Amplified Bible) 10Let be and be still, and know (recognize and understand) that I am God. I will be exalted among the nations! I will be exalted in the earth!
11The Lord of hosts is with us; the God of Jacob is our Refuge (our High Tower and Stronghold). Selah [pause, and calmly think of that]!
Indeed, pause and think calmly of that.
Blessings,
Mike
mikesvotd.blogspot.com
Proverbs 18:9-12 (New Living Translation)
9 A lazy person is as bad as
someone who destroys things.
10 The name of the Lord is a strong fortress;
the godly run to him and are safe.
11 The rich think of their wealth as a strong defense;
they imagine it to be a high wall of safety.
12 Haughtiness goes before destruction;
humility precedes honor.
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