The Name Of The Lord

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

Proverbs 18:10 (NKJV)

This is a powerful and important promise to you from God himself. Are you worried today? Are you facing trouble, opposition, persecution? The name of the Lord is a strong tower. Are you fearful, discouraged, or overwhelmed? The name of the Lord is a strong tower.

We have to realize that each title, each name for God given in the Bible, is not just what he is called. Each name describes who he is. Have you lost your way? Are you confused? He is the Light of the World. Do you need direction or protection? He is the Good Shepherd. He leads you beside still waters. He restores your soul.

There is no need too great for his powerful sufficiency. For he is God almighty! Are you grieving with a broken heart? He is the God of all comfort. He is the True Vine, the Chief Cornerstone, the Everlasting Father, the Prince of Peace. He is your Emmanuel, God with us. Behold the Lamb of God who takes away the sin of the world.

So, child of God, we need to be students of, collectors of, and believers in the wonderful, manifold, and majestic names of our amazing God. And then we need to run into the presence of his person like we run to a mighty, unshakable tower, and we will be safe.

Make It Personal . . . Live It Out!

When we study the names of God, it increases our confidence in his character. We begin to know him. We learn he is trustworthy, powerful, noble, and good. Are you lacking confidence in God? Confidence is assurance, firm belief, trust, reliance. This is the substance of true faith. When our faith is shallow, we collapse and panic when trouble comes to our lives. We actually dishonor God by doubting and fretting. But when we know our God, we lean deeply into his strong and capable arms.

Psalm 139 speaks of God’s omniscience. Will you turn to it and read it before you go to bed tonight? Jehovah-shammah is the Hebrew name meaning “the Lord is there.” God knew you before you were born, and he’ll be there to call on to the end of your days.

One Year Bible Reading

2 Kings 20:1–22:2; Acts 21:18-36; Psalm 150:1-6; Proverbs 18:9-10