Name of the Lord- Protector

 The Name of the Lord- Protector

March 3, 2025

Yesterday we were talking about the Name of Jesus as the key to prayer. Today let us examine the Name of the Lord is a strong tower, a refuge and protector in the storm.

Proverbs 18:10 (NASB95) 

Thename of the LORD is a strong tower; The righteous runs into it and is safe.

Psalm 18:2 (NASB95)

2The LORD is my rock and my fortress and my deliverer, My God, my rock, in whom I take refuge; My shield and the horn of my salvation, my stronghold.

Psalm 27:1 (NASB95)

1 A Psalm of David. The LORD is my light and my salvation; Whom shall I fear? The LORD is the defense of my life; Whom shall I dread?

I once knew a young lady that was a new christian. One night she was walking alone in a big city and became fearful. She knew there was some scripture about being sheltered under His wing, but couldn’t remember the verse exactly, so she kept crying out, “I’m covered with feathers, I’m covered with feathers!”. And no one bothered her. The exact verse is found in Psalm 91.

Psalms 91:1-4 (NASB95) 

1He who dwells in the shelter of the Most High Will abide in the shadow of the Almighty. 2 I will say to the LORD, “My refuge and my fortress, My God, in whom I trust!” 3 For it is He who delivers you from the snare of the trapper And from the deadly pestilence. 4 He will cover you with His pinions, And under His wings you may seek refuge; His faithfulness is a shield and bulwark.

In the Old Testament , the image of God’s protection is that of a strong tower, a fortress, a stronghold, a place of refuge. The picture here is of a place safe from your enemies, a place where you can be secure from the storm. There are storms in life and we need a place we can run to seek shelter. There are forces of evil around us that would try to take our peace, but the Lord provides a stronghold in His Name to protect us from all evil. The Name of the Lord is a great comfort us in times of trouble.  In the New Testament however, the imagery is more intimate.

Romans 8:15 (NASB95)

For you have not received a spirit of slavery leading to fear again, but you have received a spirit of adoption as sons by which we cry out, “Abba! Father!”

In the New Covenant, we find that the Name of the Lord is not only a strong tower, but the love of God is so strong for us, that He delivers us from all spirits of fear and adopts us as sons. In response we cry out “Abba, Father!”. There is nothing to fear when you are encompassed by the arms of your loving Father. The name of the Lord as Abba, Father is a stronghold, not made with stones but is constructed of the Father’s love. As the old hymn put it, we are “Safe and secure from all alarm, Standing on the promises of God.”

So whatever storms you may be facing today, be secure in the knowledge that you can call upon the Name of the Lord and be safe. He is a loving Father and His arms shelter you from all enemies, pestilence and fear. No matter the problem, we can cry “Abba, Father” and be safe and secure.