Strong Tower

A tower is described as a tall narrow building. It also implies being higher than normal and over everything else. For example: Like a bird rises to great heights overhead. A tower was used for defense as well. The towers had sharp shooters and the soldiers or guards could get a quick perspective as to the approaching trouble. David used this analogy describe the protection of the Lord. Check this out….

1 Hear my cry, O God;


    listen to my prayer.

2 From the ends of the earth I call to you,


    I call as my heart grows faint;


    lead me to the rock that is higher than I.

3 For you have been my refuge,


    a strong tower against the foe.

4 I long to dwell in your tent for ever


    and take refuge in the shelter of your wings. (Psalm 61:1-4 NIV)

 

I love the fact that wherever I am, He is still my refuge and my rock. He doesn’t lose me and I don’t loos Him. I also love the picture of Him being a strong tower with protection over me against those who try to hurt me.

This passage reminded me of a song that was recorded by a band called Kutless. Check these words out….

When I wander through the desert

And I’m longing for my home

All my dreams have gone astray

When I’m stranded in the valley

And I’m tired and all alone

It seems like I’ve lost my way

 

I go running to your mountain

Where your mercy sets me free

 

You are my strong tower

Shelter over me

Beautiful and mighty

Everlasting King

You are my strong tower

Fortress when I’m weak

Your name is true and holy

And Your face is all I seek

 

In the middle of my darkness

In the midst of all my fear

You’re my refuge and my hope

When the storm of life is raging

And the thunder’s all I hear

You speak softly to my soul (copyright 2011 Kutless) 

I’m so thankful that the Lord is a Strong Tower over me!

Pressing On!

Dwayne