Finding Refuge In God’s Name

Finding Refuge In God’s Name…

Good morning!

It’s so true, isn’t it? That innate human drive to find cover when the world around us feels precarious. Proverbs 18:10 beautifully captures this primal instinct, but it elevates it beyond mere physical shelter to a profound spiritual reality.

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

When the scripture declares, “The name of the Lord is a fortified tower,” it invites us to consider what that “name” truly embodies. It’s not simply a label but a comprehensive unveiling of God’s character—His unwavering love that anticipates our needs, His steadfast faithfulness that remains constant through every season, His limitless power that can calm the fiercest storms, and His boundless mercy that welcomes us in our vulnerability. This “name” isn’t a static structure; it’s a dynamic, living reality we can actively engage with.

The phrase “the righteous run to it” speaks volumes about the nature of true faith. It’s not a leisurely walk or a passive belief; it’s an active, urgent movement towards our ultimate security. It suggests a deep recognition of our needs and an unwavering conviction in where true safety resides. This running isn’t born out of fear alone, but out of a profound understanding of God’s trustworthiness and the futility of seeking lasting refuge elsewhere.

Within this divine embrace, our experience of life’s tempest shifts. The storms may still rage around us, but their capacity to truly devastate us diminishes within the shelter of His presence. It’s not about the absence of difficulty but the presence of a peace that transcends it. Our ultimate sanctuary isn’t a geographical location or a set of circumstances, but the very person of God, whose arms are perpetually open, offering a haven that no earthly power can breach.

Heavenly Father, Some days are hard, and honestly, I feel overwhelmed by storms that I didn’t see coming. Right now, I’m choosing to run straight into the shelter of Your name, trusting that You’re big enough to protect me and loving enough to welcome me. Remind me today that You’re my unshakable fortress, always faithful, always gentle, always strong. When life gets scary, thank You for being the safe place where I can catch my breath again. I’m so grateful You hold me close when everything else feels uncertain—I truly need You.
In Jesus’ name, Amen.

He who has God and everything else has no more than he who has God only.

Walk daily with God at your side!

Love always,

Ed 🙏🏼