Jehovah-jireh, a strong tower

"The name of the LORD is a strong tower; the righteous runs into it and is safe." (Proverbs 18:10)

Currently in Higher Ground, our women's Bible study/support group, we are studying Kay Arthur's book, Lord, I Want to Know You on the names of God. It is a very interesting study through which we are not only learning the names of God but also His character and attributes. In the course of our study, I regularly challenge the women to take what they are learning and making it practical. What good is the knowledge of truth or the study of Scripture if it doesn't translate into our lives in a practical way? How can we use the name of the LORD as a strong
tower, a place of refuge and safety?

I work with a lot of women who, through no fault of their own, are loosing their home, have no money for groceries, are 2-3 months behind in the mortgage payment, or are looking for a job. Anxiety is a regular companion. Panic threatens at every turn. How can these women find safety in the name of the LORD? How will that bring food into the house? How will that prevent foreclosure?

Jehovah-jireh (Genesis 22:8, 14) is the name of the LORD which means, the LORD will provide. Genesis 22:14, "And Abraham call the name of that place The LORD Will Provide, as it is said to this day, 'In the mount of the LORD it will be provided." The place referred to is the mountain on which God provided the ram to replace Isaac as the sacrifice.

We can find the name of the LORD, Jehovah-jireh, a strong tower and find safety there by calling to mind this name of the LORD and by believing that He will keep His promise to provide.

We can do likewise with the other names/attributes of God. Here is a partial list from Kay's book.

El Shaddai-The All-Sufficient One; El Elyon - The God Most High; El Olam - The Everlasting God; Adonai-Lord, Master; Jehovah-nissi-The Lord My Banner; Yahweh-Lord (Jehovah); Jehovah-raah-The Lord My Shepherd; Jehovah-rapha - The Lord Who Heals; Jehovah-shalom-The Lord is Peace.

Diane