You ever really look at some of the specific words used in specific scriptures in the Bible? It is very easy for us to be looking ourselves for something and pass right over certain things, as oppossed to waiting and listening to what God wants us to get from it. His way, not ours. His plan, not ours. He is in control, not us.
So I was reading today in my daily Proverbs reading, and a verse really stuck out because of the literal meaning of it. Proverbs 18:10 says:
"The name of the Lord is a strong tower; the righteous run to it and are safe."
Seems simple, right? The first half seems pretty simple--even powerful and encouraging. It reinforces that God is all powerful, he is strong and mighty, not able to be taken down, etc. But it is the second half of the verse that yells at me. When you think of the people you most respect for their faith, they walk righteously, right? They pursue and strive for Godliness, they command respect because they try to live a blameless life as much as possible. Well, how can they do it and others can't? It is stated right there. They RUN to the name of the Lord. They RUN to that strong tower. They RUN to the strength and protection and security that that name provides and promises. They RUN to the forgiveness, healing, joy, peace, truth, and love that his name includes. RUN, not take a look at. Not glance at, not think about now and then, not think about if they have nothing else to do.
When I think of running, I think of a 100-yard dash. These are people that have a goal---to win that race. To finish as the best of everyone. To win the prize. They train and practice, and everything that they do goes into preparing for that less than 10-second dash. Their exercise, diet, sleep, friendships, mindset, conversations, etc. All of that is geared at and focused towards RUNNING that race. They are completely sold out to it.
Shouldn't we be shooting for that in our lives?
Think about that verse and what it might mean to you. Ask God what it means to in your life to be running to his name.
I hope you all had a great Saturday!
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