The Name of the Lord

The _____ of the Lord is a strong tower
The righteous run into it and they are saved
The _____ of the Lord is a strong tower
The righteous run into it and they are saved

I fell asleep last night with that chorus running through my thoughts, but I could not think of what word went in that blank.  Does that ever happen to you?  I awakened this morning still singing the chorus, substituting all sorts of words trying to find the right one.  I sang, “The joy of the Lord is a strong tower . . . the strength of the Lord is a strong tower . . . the blessings of the Lord are a strong tower . . . “  I just kept going with all the nouns in my spiritual repertoire thinking that something would feel right.  And, when I started to read my 365-Day Bible for June 9, with devotions by Max Lucado, I found my answer:

June 9  –   God’s Name in Your Heart (by Max Lucado)

The Lord is like a strong tower; those who do right can run to him for safety.  Proverbs 18:10  (New Century Version)

When you are confused about the future, go to your Jehovah-raah, your caring shepherd.  When you are anxious about provision, talk to Jehovah-jireh, the Lord who provides.  Are your challenges too great?  Seek the help of Jehovah-shalom, the Lord is peace.  Is your body sick?  Are your emotions weak?  Jehovah-rophe, the Lord who heals you, will see you now.  Do you feel like a soldier stranded behind enemy lines?  Take refuge in Jehovah-nissi, the Lord my banner.

Meditating on the names of God reminds you of the character of God.  Take these names and bury them in your heart.

Bettye Horton Bunch
6/09/08