Our Strong Tower

Last week on the local news there was a story about the problems that Stuart, Iowa, was having with their new water tower. First, the painters left a letter out of the name Stuart on the new tower. Then, as they began to use the new water tower they found that it was built too tall. Because they wanted to use both the old and the new towers the water level had to be the same in both towers. The new tower was too high so its capacity was reduced. Evidently there was a clerical error in the tower blueprints.

The town of Stuart was still trying to figure out the solution to their dilemma, last I heard.

"The name of the Lord is a strong tower; the righteous run to it and are safe," (Proverbs 18:10 NIV).

When I imagine the Lord's name as a strong tower I first think of a safe place, like a tornado shelter. Here in the Central US we must have a secure place to go to in the event of a derecho or a tornado. It is usually underground where we are protected from strong winds destroying the property around us.

But, God's name, as a strong tower, stands tall and powerful against any danger. All the righteous must do is call out the Lord's name, run to Him and be safe. How wonderful! How marvelous!

Lord, thank You for being our strong tower, the One we can run to and be safe. Help us always to seek You in our troubles and in our fears. In You alone we find our confidence and security. In Jesus' name, we pray, Amen.