Blessed Be the Name of the Lord

Proverbs 18:10. The name of the Lord is a strong tower; the righteous run to it and are safe.

The snow blew sideways and deepened as we drove the Interstate back to my son’s college. Ray rode with eyes fixed on the road, as if by careful watching he could help navigate. One hand on my cell phone, the other on the steering wheel, I called to advise folks we’d be late. The car began to fishtail. I dropped the phone as our car slid into the truck next to us. Crying “Lord Jesus!” As our car began to spin around, I took my hands off the wheel and closed my eyes. We bounced onto rough ground and rolled to a stop in the ditch between the east- and west-bound lanes of traffic, uninjured. The truck never even stopped. Ray stared wide-eyed at me. Shaking, I dialed 9-1-1 and reported our emergency. As we waited for help to arrive, I murmured, “I’m sorry, Buddy. Thank God you’re okay.”

I can’t think about that day without thankfulness flooding my heart and tears filling my eyes. The strong tower of Jesus’ name is the only safe place when life spins out of control. Psalm 20:7 says, “Some trust in chariots and some in horses, but we trust in the name of the Lord our God.” Instead of running to call a friend or opening the refrigerator, let’s call on the Lord. Rather than waiting until our spouse gets home, we may talk to God now.

Do you face a difficult decision? Has life taken an unexpected turn? You may go to God in prayer—He hears, cares, and answers. We may call on the powerful name of the Lord Jesus Christ and find refuge, whatever we face. Then we may sing this testimony with the congregation: “Blessed be the name of the Lord!”