Strong Tower

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

Storm season is quickly approaching. Tornadoes are NO JOKE when you live in Kansas. I used to be fascinated by the storms...the clouds, the movement, the excitement. Not so much anymore. When life was all about me, I didn't have the respect for storms that I needed. Now that life is about the loves in my life, I take on a different approach to stormy weather. I am in the business of protecting my most precious "assets". I used to stand out on the back porch with my Dad watching the clouds swirl, while my Mom and sister prayed in a closet in the basement. (They have a true fear of storms) Mom would yell at me until I was forced by Dad to come and join them. He would eventually pull himself from the storm watching and join us in the closet for shelter. I always figured...when Dad gets scared, I'll be scared. He was so strong. He was so protective. I just knew that until he was truly frightened, I wouldn't get too upset. Don't get me wrong...he respects the storms. He likes watching them...but always knew when it is time to turn and take shelter.


Turn your ear to me, come quickly to my rescue; be my rock of refuge, a strong fortress to save me.
Psalms 31: 2

A fortress is defined as a place of exceptional security; a stronghold
A stronghold is defined as a place or means of protection or refuge

The song that comes to mind today is Strong Tower by Kutless. (added to the playlist)
The words for this song really connect the dots between all of these verses and definitions...

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 see

During storm season, we need to seek shelter from the storm. During life, we need to seek shelter from Satan. He is there. He is waiting. He is tempting. He is swirling around our lives like the storm clouds just waiting to destroy our homes. If you take shelter in Christ...allow him to be your strong tower...your refuge...your stronghold...your safe place...you will be safe from the storm...no doubt. Have a good day!
Amy