Strong and Secure

Posted on Oct 05, 2015 Topic : Weekly Devotionals

"The name of the Lord is a fortified tower; the righteous run to it and are safe." Proverbs 18:10

The Lord is strong and secure. Satan and his demons cannot scale His fortress. Our own fear is unable to undermine God’s protection of us. Our Savior Jesus Christ is not scared in the face of unholy alliances. His name is sufficient for the saints, for there is nowhere else to go, as the apostle Peter declared. “Lord, to whom shall we go? You have the words of eternal life. We have come to believe and to know that you are the Holy One of God” ( John 6:68-69).

So where do you go when you get frustrated and afraid? Do you have a safe place where you are sure to find wisdom and discernment? Or do you flounder in your faith, moving from one false hope to another, only to come up short and disillusioned? Pastors can declare the Word of God, but they are not 100 percent reliable as righteous resources. Employers who provide for our financial needs are instruments of the Lord, but they are not always consistent sources. Family and friends care, but they are not always there.

Only the Lord longs to always walk with you. Jesus said, “Surely I am with you always, to the very end of the age” (Matthew 28:20).

His name is a strong tower, so you can find rest and refuge in Him when doubts and fears rise up against you. Run to His righteous resting place for renewal and strength. This world saps our energy and endangers our soul, but Jesus brings us life. He is your strong tower, and He can restore your trust and peace.

God is more than able to take care of your every need. His tower of trust is impregnable and impenetrable. Go inside and stay awhile in intimacy with Him. Then go back into the world, clothed in your battle fatigues of faith. You are strong and secure in the trustworthy tower of your Lord Jesus. Be confident in Christ and His amazing grace.

Finally, be strong in the Lord and in his mighty power. Put on the full armor of God, so that you can take your stand against the devil’s schemes

(Ephesians 6:10-11).