On one of our trips to Israel several years ago, my wife and I learned that people built walled cities and went out during the day to tend their fields. They returned to their cities for safety at night. At times of war, the city walls also protected them during a siege. If an enemy broke through the walls, the people fled to a strong tower inside the city that they had built as a refuge of last resort. It was powerfully built and stocked with food, water and other emergency supplies.
When we sing, "Your name is a strong and mighty tower," we're saying that God is our protector and savior when all else fails. We can always count on Him.
I hope this word picture will help us sing this song with new and fresh meaning.
2 comments:
Hi Ken! This is your cousin Sara, in CO. :) I found your blog through Facebook. You should keep writing! I love reading blogs, and would love a way to stay in better contact with you. :)
I had to tell you - Your Name - that song was written by Paul Baloche (I think) and Glenn Packiam. Glenn runs the school of worship that I teach piano lessons for. Fun to hear about how one of his songs is ministering to your church a long ways away. :)
Hey Sara! So cool of you to leave a comment on my blog! That will certainly encourage me to keep writing. In fact, before I noticed your comment, I had just written another entry. I hope it blesses you.
And what fun to know that you have a personal connection with "Your Name."
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