10 The name of the Lord is a strong tower;
the righteous run into it and are safe.
Proverbs 18:10
Psalm 18 takes the first nine verses critique foolish talk that is self-centered, unwise, and destructive – hurtful. In verse ten the writer contrasts that foolishness with the name of the Lord that is a like a strong tower we can run into when we are in trouble. Invoking the Lord’s name is to find safety. It requires the humility of admitting you need help. God’s name is not invoked thoughtlessly. That seems very counter cultural to our world today where explicatives using God’s name are very common.
Perhaps a question we can ask ourselves is “Which direction are we running when we call out God’s name?” I hear many using his name as a way to express anger, surprise, and condemnation. This verse though carries the sense of calling on God when we need “help!” or guidance. As we go about today, let us note how others are using God’s name and may we track what our hearts are yearning for when we think of God.
God goes by many names. If you type “names for God” in the address bar the first thing that pops us is 23 names God is called in the Bible, the meaning and history of each. Take a moment to tap on just one of them and carry it with you today. I tapped on “Adonai” that means, “the Lord.” I want him to be my Lord today! Blessings as you research
On the Way to Wonder 