A Strong Tower

"The name of the Lord is a strong tower; the righteous man runs to into it and is safe" (Prov. 18:10).

When Scripture speaks of righteousness it express a life of obedient trust. The righteous live by faith. They seek to do the will of the Lord because they have trusted him. Thus, Solomon informs us that the righteous man runs into "the name of the Lord," and is safe. Here we are reminded that those who trust in the Lord will never be put to shame, because the Lord will defend his good name. Much of the punishment inflicted upon Israel was due to the fact that they profaned the name of the Lord among the nations. The Lord will prove himself worthy. He will defend his honor and uphold his glory. Those who run to him for salvation will be kept safe.