Run to Your Strong Tower

"The name of the Lord is a strong tower; the righteous run to it and are safe.”

Proverbs 18:10

There are moments when the world feels like it’s closing in. When fear pounds in your chest so loudly you can hear it in your ears. When anxiety makes your thoughts race faster than you can control them. When the ground beneath you—your plans, your peace, your sense of stability—suddenly starts to crumble.

I’ve lived through those moments—the phone call that changes everything, the middle-of-the-night panic that steals your breath, the mornings when you wake up already weary. There are days when life hits so hard that “safe” feels like a word that belongs to someone else’s story, not yours.

But Proverbs 18:10 offers a promise that cuts through the chaos: “The name of the Lord is a strong tower; the righteous run to it and are safe.”

When everything around you shakes, His presence stands steady.

A REFUGE THAT NEVER FAILS

God’s name isn’t just a word—it’s a declaration of His nature. Every name He reveals in Scripture—Jehovah Jireh, Provider; Jehovah Rapha, Healer; Jehovah Shalom, Peace—tells us who He is and what He does. His name carries His character, and His character cannot fail.

When we call on His name, we aren’t just saying words into the air—we are stepping into His strength, His faithfulness, His compassion, His protection. The tower doesn’t just represent a place; it represents a Person.

In ancient times, towers were built high and strong to protect people from the enemy. They were safe places where soldiers could catch their breath, where families could hide from danger, where hearts could rest. That’s what God is for us—a refuge that cannot be shaken.

When the storms rage and the enemy whispers that you’re alone, you can take shelter in Him. You don’t have to fix the chaos; you just have to run to the One who is bigger than it.

RUNNING, NOT WALKING

I love that this verse doesn’t say the righteous walk to the tower. It says they run. There’s urgency in that. When fear hits, hesitation isn’t your friend—faith is.

When we run to God, we aren’t running from reality; we’re running toward truth. We’re choosing to believe that His presence is safer than any plan we could make, stronger than any defense we could build.

And the best part? He’s not far away. You don’t have to climb a mountain to reach Him or earn His attention. The Strong Tower is close—only a whisper away. Sometimes, the most powerful prayer we can pray in those moments is simply, “Jesus, help.” And He does.

Running to Him doesn’t mean you’re weak; it means you’re wise enough to know where safety truly lies. Strength isn’t pretending you’re fine—it’s knowing where to go when you’re not.

SAFE DOESN’T MEAN EASY

God never promised us a storm-free life. He didn’t promise that fear would disappear or that pain would vanish the moment we pray. But He did promise His presence in every single storm.

Safety in Him doesn’t mean the winds stop—it means they can’t take you under. His peace becomes your anchor when everything else feels unsteady.

I’ve learned that “safe” in God’s presence doesn’t always look like an instant fix. Sometimes, it looks like tears in His hands. Sometimes, it looks like trembling prayers that barely form words. Sometimes, it looks like holding on through the night and finding new strength with the sunrise.

But every time, it looks like Jesus—steady, faithful, and near.

When fear comes knocking, don’t open the door. Run to the Tower instead. Let Him hold you while the world shakes. Let His presence wrap around your heart like a shield. You may not feel strong right now, but you are safe.

REFLECTION QUESTIONS

1. What fears or anxieties are chasing you right now?

2. How can you run to God instead of trying to outrun fear on your own?

3. What does “safety in His presence” look like for you today?

Father God, You are my strong tower. When fear and chaos surround me, help me to run straight into Your arms. Thank You that Your presence is my refuge and that Your peace guards me when I can’t guard myself. Remind me that safety doesn’t always mean the storm is gone—it means You are in it with me. Teach me to rest in Your strength instead of my own, and to trust that I am held, protected, and loved by You. In Jesus’ name, Amen.