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The Name Of Jesus: A Strong Tower Of Protection
Contributed by Bishop Prof. Julius Soyinka on Jun 17, 2025 (message contributor)
Summary: The name of the Lord will protect you from all forms of evil and danger whether in the physical or spiritual.
The Name of Jesus: A Strong Tower of Protection
Study Text: Judges: 9:50 - 54
Introduction:
Abimelech in a bid to succeed his father as king, plotted and killed 70 of his half-brothers; only Jotham escaped.
In the battle to take a city called Thebaz, Abimelech came upon a heavily fortified tower. The civilians ran to the top of a tower and Abimelech almost fought through most of the way towards the tower, but a woman dropped a stone on his head from above. He was mortally wounded and eventually died.
The Word of God tells us: “The name of the LORD is a strong tower: the righteous runneth into it, and is safe. Proverbs 18:10
That is your place of protection and power. When the enemy begins to roar and pursue you, that is not the time to give up or run to the Devil for help. Rather, run to the Lord.
People have been delivered from great difficulties and pressures because they called the name of Jesus. The Bible says that He has been given a name that is above every name. His name is above anything that comes against you.
We shall be discussing the topic under three subheadings:
1. The Portrait of a Strong Tower
2. The People in the Strong Tower
3. The Protection by the Strong Tower
1. The Portrait of a Strong Tower
The name of the LORD is a strong tower. The protection that the name of the LORD provides is multi-faceted and trustworthy. By faith, we can rush to the name of the LORD and find safety at any time.
How is the name of the Lord a strong tower? What is a strong tower?
The Bible refers to God Himself as our strength, our rock, our fortress and our refuge . God and His name are one and the same.
When you hear the name of someone you know, you have an inner vision of them because the name carries all that you know about them. This means that a name carries a person’s reputation.
We have heard how the Lord dried up the water of the Red Sea for His people when they came out of Egypt.
By faith, Rahab tapped into the name of the LORD, and she and all her family were kept safe when the city of Jericho was destroyed.
The name of the LORD is a strong tower, fortified tower, strong fortress, mighty tower of great strength.
1. A tower is something that is tall, or high.
The name of the LORD is high.
Let them praise the name of the LORD because his name is high above all others. His glory is above heaven and earth (Psalm 148:13).
2. The tower is strong.
Strength is manifested in numerous ways. Strength is conveyed as: physical, mental, competence, influence, moral power, effectiveness, healthy, means to resist attack, uncompromising, well-supplied, clear, and firm, and thriving.
The name of the LORD that is a strong tower is high above your problem, providing all you need.
The name of the LORD is a strong tower when we are scared, when we are ill, when we are lost, when we are confused, when we are sad, when we are threatened, when we are weak, when we are overwhelmed, and even when we are struggling financially.
2. The People in the Strong Tower
The Word of God promises that: The Righteous Running to the Tower are Saved.
There are two things here. The righteous, referring to the person, and the action “run.”
Who is the righteous this verse is talking about? Righteousness according to the Bible is being in right standing with God. This is something no one can achieve on their own. For anyone to attain righteousness they must receive it from God. Ephesians 2:8-9,
Romans 5:17.
What is the significance of the action run? Running is simply faster than walking. However, the word implies urgency. It is more accurately translated rush, or hurry.
Can We Feel Safe in the Strong Tower?
What does it mean to be safe? It is to be “Lifted up above the danger.” It is to be protected from or not exposed to danger or risk; not likely to be harmed or lost.
The name of the Lord is where true safety and protection are found.
The "righteous" are those who have placed their faith in the Lord Jesus and are living according to His will. They are the ones who understand the need to run to the Lord for help and protection.
Every one run in times of trouble. They run from a place to another place in search of peace, security and safety.
The Word of God encourages believers to actively seek God's protection when they face difficulties, rather than relying on their own strength or the world's solutions.
