I’m in Arizona. Love Luke, DM and Hoochie-coochie.
Greetings to all at the Canteen!
To all our military men and women, past and present,
THANK YOU
for your service!
Howdy, lauren. *HUGZ*
Down to counting down the hours til freedom yet? LOL I know you’re ready for some down time.
Bible in a Year :
The name of the Lord is a strong tower; the righteous run to it and are safe.
While at a water park with some friends, we attempted to navigate a floating obstacle course made of inflatable platforms. The bouncy, slippery platforms made walking straight almost impossible. As we wobbled our way across ramps, cliffs, and bridges, we found ourselves yelping as we fell unceremoniously into the water. After completing one course, my friend, completely exhausted, leaned on one of the “towers” to catch her breath. Almost immediately, it buckled under her weight, sending her hurtling into the water.
Unlike the flimsy towers at the water park, in Bible times, a tower was a stronghold for defense and protection. Judges 9:50–51 describes how the people of Thebez fled to “a strong tower” to hide from Abimelek’s attack on their city. In Proverbs 18:10, the writer used the image of a strong tower to describe who God is—the One who saves those who trust Him.
Sometimes, however, rather than lean on the strong tower of God when we're tired or beaten down, we seek other things for safety and support—a career, relationships, or physical comforts. We’re no different from the rich man who looked for strength in his wealth (v. 11). But just as the inflatable tower couldn’t support my friend, these things can’t give us what we really need. God—who’s all-powerful and in control of all situations—provides true comfort and security. .
Reflect & Pray
What “towers” do you lean on? How can you remind yourself to run to God, the strong tower?
Dear God, help me to run to You instead of turning to other things for comfort and security.
Great memories of Luke AFB!
Our first assignment... hubby worked as Admin. in the motor pool & was promoted Below the Zone & later awarded Airman of the Year. Our first son was born there. Will never forget the amazing night skies up at White Tanks & saving up to spend our anniversary at the Hilton (now Hyatt) in Phoenix, dining in the revolving top floor restaurant.
Yesterday at Comanche Lake:
How's everyone doing this morning?