Absolutes 2!

Absolutes 2!

The name of the Lord is a strong tower; the [consistently] righteous man [upright and in right standing with God] runs into it and is safe, high [above evil] and strong. Proverbs 18:10 AMPC

Once again, we read of absolutes in today's extract. There is no sitting on the fence; no middle ground; just the certainty of God's nature and power and a choice to be made by me on how to respond. God puts it all out there, tells me who He is, what He can do and has done and what I get when I come to Him.

What's the name of the Lord? God reveals Himself in different ways and at different times to people; He is the Lord the Provider as well as God Almighty to Abraham, he is the Shepherd to David and He is Glory to Moses. However, with all of these manifold revelations, one thing is clear: the essence of who God is does not change, no matter the generation seeking Him.

No matter who you are or where you have been, God calls you to come near. He invites me to a loving relationship with Him, where I come to Him, just as I am, and He gives me all of Himself. If God could reveal himself in so many ways to so many people, it means that there is no situation so dire or terrible that God does not have a solution for, and there is no danger so pressing that God does not have an answer for.

What He needs from me is to make the approach and come to Him. But I note the attribute of those who will truly be safe: the consistently righteous. Anyone can run, but to be truly safe, you have to put your total trust in that refuge. If you would not believe, why would you run in? If God is the only alternative when every other thing has failed, then you leave yourself open to disappointment. If you would be safe, you have got to be saved.

Please note: The name of the Lord will always provide refuge for all who call to Him. Men who only heard about Him called him in trouble and he saved them. That is his promise; however, it doesn't end there. Think about permanent solutions, not a temporary fix. Come to God today; totally trust Him and watch Him work wonders on your behalf. His time of favour is here.