The White Tower

Proverbs 25:28 ESV "A man without self-control is like a city broken into and left without walls." 

I was reading the entire book of Proverbs aloud today as preparation for our first week of 3rd Quarter. This verse, 25:28, stuck out to me the most. I know, it's not a Psalm. :) 

After finishing the book, I began journaling on the subject. I was burdened by this verse, reflecting on my own lack of self-control. Whether in eating, exercise or abstinence from sin, I felt as though this word-picture described me perfectly. I felt as though I was a city, robbed, left without walls. Left without defense, my city (my heart) was decimated by the enemy. 

Praying about this, I asked God what He thought. Immediately, I got a picture in my mind similar to the one I've shown here. Although, the city around the tower was broken down and smoke rose all around. The impression I got was that the tower was God, and He was at the center of my heart. Impenetrable and tall, it stood unaffected by the war that had taken place around it. I realized that all of the precious things from the city had also been gathered into the tower and were kept safe. 

While the city looked torn down, ruined and worthless, God had graciously protected all that I held dear. Even though the city had been broken down due to my own negligence,  the tower stood strong and unaffected. God showed me that, while He is in my heart, He is still separate. His strength is not affected by my sin and He, in all of His mercy and grace, provides safety for me in the times of my worst trouble caused by my own sin. How good and mighty is our God who provides a safe haven for us despite our rejection of Him. 

Truly understanding this grace will lead to a transformed life, a heart willing to be purified and brought through the fire so that the dross can be lifted out. We MUST realize the incredible significance of God's grace in our lives and allow this to impact us more deeply than it has before.

I really hope this blesses you today. Remember that no matter how decimated your life feels, whether due to your own sin or that of someone else, God IS a strong tower in the center of your heart. There is a high cost of entry into this tower but His Son has paid the cost for you to enter at anytime. There is a seal of this payment on your heart, the Holy Spirit, who bids you to come and find safety, rest and guidance in His shelter.

If you haven't accepted the payment Christ paid for your life, I encourage you to message me or find someone you know who knows Christ. Don't waste another minute searching for your own strength which has failed you time and time again and accept Christ... Allow this strong tower to be built in the center of your life. You will find love, strength, security and guidance that does not include your own strength. Then, you will glorify God, your very life will, because He has done something in you that neither you or anyone else could have ever done.