"The Strong Tower"

"At midnight I will rise to give thanks unto thee because of thy righteous judgments." (Psalms 119:62)

  As to the actions of a godly man, words hardly get anything done. For those of us that are people that don't sleep all that much, you can relate to the example that is going to be given about staying active and alert. The title has something to do with what that requires; primarily, that we know how to pray for those we love and care about. One of the perks of being a Christian, is that we can enter into the Holy of Holies, if you will, and we can interceded on behalf of others. Is it a requirement? In a way, I believe that it is; that each and every believer take part in praying for the ones that God places upon their hearts. Some might not think it so, but I believe it is a vital part of the "Armor of God" that we pray for one another. There is nothing like taking part in the spiritual battle, like participating on the battlefield. That is where the battle takes place; it is not in discourse and fighting amongst each other, but in the spiritual arena; a war that is raging all around us. This is where the Strong Tower comes into play, because without a tower to look out and observe the battle, we hardly know what kind of battle we are fighting. God is not only our Mighty Fortress, but He is also our Strong Tower! What exactly do you think a Strong Tower represents? Besides being a place of refuge and strength, it is a place where we are lifted up above our horizon. What that represents is the distance we can elevate our hearts and minds above this everyday life. I know that might sound a little like something close to T. M., but it has nothing to do with the physical body, nor the subconscious mind; it is all about our spiritual prayer life, where we can actually come into the presence of our Heavenly Father, by the power of the Holy Spirit, and by the blood of Jesus Christ. That is where things actually get done...

"In addition to all of these, hold up the shield of faith to stop the fiery arrows of the devil. Put on salvation as your helmet, and take the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God. Pray in the Spirit at all times and on every occasion. Stay alert and be persistent in your prayers for all believers everywhere." (Ephesians 6:16-18) NLT