One of the mightiest defenses that we have in this world to help us fight against the tactics of Satan, is the name of the Lord.
John 17:12 (AMP) Jesus is speaking: While I was with them, I kept and preserved them in Your Name [in the knowledge and worship of You]. Those You have given Me I guarded and protected . . .
Jesus was communicating this idea: ‘I kept them in that High Tower, inside that NAME—I kept them there; they were in that lofty place.’ Remember the 70 that were chosen to be sent out said, “even the devils are subject to us in Your Name!”
There are numerous Bible verses referring to the Lord as our high tower—our stronghold, our refuge.
The Lord is my rock, my fortress, and the One who rescues me; My God, my rock and strength in whom I trust and take refuge; My shield, and the horn of my salvation, my high tower—my stronghold. (Ps 18:2 AMP, emphasis added)
The Lord of hosts is with us; The God of Jacob is our stronghold [our refuge, our high tower]. Selah. (Ps 46:7; 46:11 AMP, emphasis added)
O [God] my strength, I will watch for You; for God is my stronghold [my refuge, my protector, my high tower]. (Ps 59:9 AMP, emphasis added)
From the end of the earth I will cry to You, when my heart is overwhelmed; lead me to the rock that is higher than I. 3 For You have been a shelter for me, a strong tower from the enemy. (Ps 61:2-3 NKJV) Jesus is the Rock. (1 Cor 10:4; Ps 78:35)
But the Lord has become my high tower and defense, and my God the rock of my refuge. (Ps 94:22 AMP)
My lovingkindness and my fortress, my high tower and my deliverer, my shield and the One in whom I take refuge, Who subdues my people under me. (Ps 144:2 NKJV, emphasis added)
A high tower represented safety to people in biblical times; it was used for defensive purposes. (Jud 9:51) Watchmen would be posted upon high towers to keep a lookout for enemies (human or animal), and the watchmen would sound an alarm when they saw danger approaching.
High towers also served as a protection for people, animals, and goods. They were used as a fortress in times of war. It served as a last retreat when a town was taken by an enemy. The people would flee to the high tower along with their valuable possessions.
The name of the Lord is a strong tower; the righteous runs to it and is safe and set on high [far above evil]. (Pro 18:10 AMP)
“The Lord is a strong tower in fearful and scary times. It is the name of the Lord that is our
strong tower. It is the place of safety which God promises to those who
run to Him. The name of the Lord is a Biblical expression for the whole
character of God. The name of the Lord refers to God’s person and character.”
~ (Source: https://www.cui.edu/devotions/lent/2019/post/the-name-of-the-lord/day/40)
Jesus’ name is our high tower; and when we turn to Him, we are set far above evil. Let us praise and worship the Lord for His mercy, love, and protection. Thank You, Lord!
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