”The name of the Lord is a fortified tower; the righteous run to it and are safe.“
Proverbs 18:10
Judges 9:50–51 describes how the people of Thebez fled to “a strong tower” to hide from Abimelek’s attack on their city. In Proverbs 18:10, the writer used the image of a strong tower to describe who God is—the One who saves those who trust Him.
Sometimes, however, rather than lean on the strong tower of God when we’re tired or beaten down, we seek other things for safety and support—a career, relationships, or physical comforts. We’re no different from the rich man who looked for strength in his wealth (v. 11). These things can’t give us what we really need. God—who’s all-powerful and in control of all situations—provides true comfort and security.
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