What's in a name,well I am known as Bill or even Billy, they are a shortened version for William, what is known as a variant.Now William in origin is German. Now what does William mean?,for most names have a meaning, William simply means ,'determined protector'. In Proverbs 18 v 10 we read,'The name of the Lord is a fortified tower; the righteous run to it and are safe',what is it saying?, how can you run to a name?.One writer says the following,' in the Bible, the name here stands for the persons, character and qualities,' in Prov 18 v10 ,the name of the Lord is likened unto a strong tower, in ancient times ,within a city a fortified tower would be built,it would be somewhere to hide in from invaders. Judges 9 v 50 - 51. So what we are being told to do, is go to God, who is almighty,and powerful,in Him we can be safe, God is not only a tower, but a strong tower,no power on earth will be able to hurt us, or harm us. Whatever may be threatening you ,run to the Lord, He will be to you, a strong tower, you will be safe and protected.
A sovereign protector I have,
Unseen , yet for ever at hand,
Unchangeably faithful to save,
Almighty to rule and command,
He smiles and comforts abound;
His grace as the dew shall descend
And walls of salvation surround
The soul He delights to defend.
Words Augustus M. Toplady
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