. . . the righteous run to it . . .
Proverbs 18:10
We’re righteous only
because we are “in right
standing with God” (AMPC)
and are “his people” (CEV).
He has chosen us—a truth
that continues to astound me
every day of my life. We are
“the just” (DRA) only because
He justifies us. We “do what
is right” (ERV) only because
His Spirit makes doing the
right thing possible. His strong
tower of a name is “where
the righteous can go” (GNT).
You may be wondering
how, exactly, do we run to a
name? Here are three ideas
to consider.
hitting any other cars and
ended up on the broad
shoulder of the road without
a bruise or a dent. I call that
a miracle. And a definite
answer to prayer.
Open His Word. In America
we have the freedom to
buy the Bible, read the Bible,
quote the Bible, teach the
Bible. His Word is always
available to us—on our
computers, on our phones,
on our nightstands, on our
hearts. By running to His
Word, we are running into His
embrace.
Turn to your favorite book—
Psalms, the gospel of John,
Romans, Ephesians, 1 John.
God will guide you. Now ask
Speak His name. A shout or
Him for whatever you need.
a whisper, whatever fits your
Peace? Mercy? Strength?
situation. Do it aloud. Do it
expectantly. Just voicing the Assurance? Forgive-ness?
name of Jesus makes me feel Love? You’ve come to the
right place. “God is our
stronger, safer, calmer.
refuge and strength, an ever-
Bill and I were driving
present help in trouble.” (Ps.
through an ice storm several
46:1)
Decembers ago when our
Seek His church. Since He
car suddenly began to
wants us to “flee to Him”
spin out of control on the
(VOICE), that could include
busy highway. You’d better
believe I called out His name! a house of worship and the
About fifty times, begging for people there who serve God.
How do you know you’ve
His protection. Jesus! Jesus!
Jesus! As if in slow motion, we found the right church? If
its members welcome you
spun through traffic without
when you’re in trouble,
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