Although we might not realize it, we all have a strong tower. Our strong tower can be identified by the stronghold(s) that are apparent in our lives. Our ability to endure in the times of adversity, calamity and devastation is dependent upon the strength of whatever is supporting us – and the guidelines that are already established in our minds.
Proverbs 18:10 tells us that the NAME of the Lord is a strong tower. So this is establishing that it doesn’t matter whatever oppositions may come my way – if I can attach a name to that “problem” – the NAME of the Lord will override that adverse situation. Every tower in our lives can become subjected to the strongest tower – who is the Lord. For example anything that has a name – cancer is only a name; lack - only a name; poverty – only a name; it doesn’t matter what it is. If you can call it by its name, there is a NAME that is stronger.
However, usually our problem is that we have “ungodly strongholds” established in our minds. Therefore, we have conditioned ourselves to run into the lesser towers instead of the ultimate Strong Tower. Nahum 1:7 reminds us that the Lord is a good and strong hold in the day of trouble. So since He is a “strong hold” – we should establish Him as our “stronghold”.
Now in reverse, Proverbs 12:12 tells us that the wicked desire the stronghold of evildoers (NIV). Note: there is a difference between the wicked and the unsaved.
So, begin to recondition yourself – prior to the onset of trouble. Start by daily confessing – out loud - that your mind is renewed. Confess that, “Lord, you are my strong tower and my stronghold”. Then in the natural – you must call upon the Lord FIRST when problems arise. Instead of running to your phone, instead of texting someone, instead of running to FB, Twitter, Skype, or your cloud player – Go to the Lord first!
It’s only when we learn to acknowledge Him first in ALL of our ways that He will be able to direct our path, give us the peace that surpasses all understanding and allow us to be more than conquerors – REGARDLESS!
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