May 10, 1999, Monday

Is there a safe place you can go in times of danger and

trouble? What assurance does one have that he is safe and

secure from the trouble? Who is the One that protects from

danger and harms way?

Wise King Solomon wrote about the Tower of Righteousness,

and referred to Him as his God that was a refuge against

all trouble because he was set on high away from danger--

"The Lord is like a strong tower, where the righteous can

go and be safe" (Pro 18:10). He trusted in the Name of God

that continues to reveal Himself by His Word and promises.

His characteristics are power, faithfulness, and mercy

that can be relied on by the disciple. He forms a strong

tower for that disciple that relies on Him.

The Psalmist recorded the Words of God as He spoke of the

of His promises to each individual that trusts Him as his

God. The Lord assures the faithful disciple of His love--

"Because he has loved Me, therefore I will deliver him; I

will set him securely on high, because he has known My

Name (Psa 91:14). Whatever happens, nothing will hurt the

one that trusts Him. If affliction and trouble come upon

the Believer, it will not be for his hurt but for his good.

For this encouragement he looks to Jesus to know all the

good that He has in store for him. In the grievous trying

time the Believer is assured God is with him until he is

delivered from the trouble.

The Psalmist relied on past experiences to trust in the

faithfulness of God. He remembered all God did for him-

For You have been a refuge for me, A tower of strength

against the enemy; Let me dwell in Your tent forever;

Let me take refuge in the shelter of Your wings. Selah.

(Psa 61:3-4). David found that he could not be fixed in

any secure place, unless the Lord placed him in the high

tower. He continued to find there is safety in Him, and

none without Him.

Let us remember who is the Lord that is Our Righteousness.

God's Name is Jehová Tsidkenu. He is the God that sent

His Son of Righteousness to pay our debt of sin (death

on a cross). He is our Tower of Righteousness for safety

and security. His righteousness sets his disciple in a

high place to encourage him of His faithfulness and love.

His righteousness will always be a refuge for disciples of

Christ that will bring memories of triumph over the enemy!

Lift your hands to Him and Praise Him for the fact that He

is the God that is Our Righteousness!