A Strong Tower

There are many Mottes left in UK cities and countryside.  The wooden fort has long gone.  But when they are made of stone, they often persevere.  

Leicester Castle Motte

The towers I have partially enjoyed visiting have been the Castle in Launceston, the first county town of Cornwall.

Launceston Castle- Cornwall

Another which I visited when at a conference in Doncaster, was Conisborough Castle.

Conisborough Castle- South Yorkshire

These are building not to live in, but to live near.  At times when I might feel vulnerable, I can head there and baton down the hatches.  I feel safer, and use the advantage they offer.

Proverbs 18 verse 10 says "The name of the Lord is a fortified tower.  The righteous run into it and they are saved."

I think of this message when I see these high places.  

The securely attached infant knows where to run when they feel scared.  They run to a high tower and climb up their parent.  

Verse 11 says the wealthy see their riches as a fortified city.  The imagine that they are impregnable.  We know that the strong tower is secure.  The fortified city is an illusion.

Prayer:  I am like someone with million pounds in the bank.  All I need to do is to draw on you.  I live near a strong tower.  I never wander far away.  I run to you when I am in need.  Your presence gives me courage to be strong.