Proverbs - The Name of the Lord

Proverbs 18:10

                                                                                                          

The name of the Lord is a strong tower:

the righteous runneth into it, and is safe.

This promise is so strengthening for us.  The name of the Lord is a strong tower.  How wonderful.  His name is like a fortress.  His name is like the highest part of the fortress.  His name is a place we can actually run into and be safe.  The key for the safety is our choice to run into His name and take refuge there.  His name is always this strong tower but oftentimes we stand next to it or see it in the distance and don’t run into it.  The Lord tells us we must run into His name – not walk into it, or stroll accidentally into it, but run into it.  How do we run into the name of the Lord?

Well, first we must know His names in order to run into them.  The scriptures give us many names of God.  We know He is the Prince of Peace, the Great Shepherd, the Lord of hosts and the Bread of Life.  We see Him declared as the Almighty One, the Everlasting Father and the Author and Finisher of our faith.  There is a name we can hide in for protection and a vantage point no matter what sort of enemy onslaught is facing us.  Are you familiar with His names?  Do you know where the entrance to that strong tower is?  It might be helpful to start a journal page with His names and start your time of worship declaring who He is.  Here is a list of some of the Old Testament names of God.  You can use these ‘towers’ at any time to run into and be safe.

  Elohim (God)

if  you are running from a sense of not having any sort of final authority

  Jehovah/Yahweh (the self-existent one: I AM)

If you are overwhelmed with the present situation

 Jehovah-jireh (the Lord will provide)

If you are in a place lacking financial provision or help

 Jehovah-rapha (the Lord who heals)

If you or someone you know is wounded or ill spiritually, emotionally or physically

 Jehovah-nissi (the Lord our banner)

If you need to be delivered from a place of defeat and sense the victory you have in Christ

Jehovah-Shalom (the Lord our peace)

If you are troubled or anxious about anything

 Jehovah-ra-ah (the Lord my shepherd)

If you need to be found, lost your way or intimidated by predators

Jehovah-tsidkenu (the Lord our righteousness)

If you are feeling condemned or have fallen short or feel unqualified for what He has asked you to do

Jehovah-shammad (the Lord is present)

If you have been forsaken or feel like God is not with you

Jehovah-Elohim (the Lord God)

If you sense other forces trying to impose their authority and influence over a situation

Jehovah Sabaoth (the Lord of hosts)

If you sense a spiritual battle that is apparent and powerful

El Elyon (the most high God)

If you sense idolatry in your life or someone else’s life that is robbing God of His place of supremacy

Adonai (our master)

If you need direction and orders for your life

El Shaddai (Almighty God, the strength giver)

If you feel weak and need strength

El Olam (everlasting God)

If you are facing changes or others’ choices are impacting your stability