The Oz Connection

Wednesday, September 29, 2021

It is written that, "The name of the Lord is a strong tower." The Hebrew word for strong is oz. It means strength, force, and boldness. Thus, the name of God is strong, it has power. The word oz also means security. So, the name of God brings security. It also means majesty - the name of God is majestic. However, oz also means praise. There's a link between praise and strength. Those who praise God become strong. The praising of God brings strength. Jehoshaphat's soldiers were strong because they praised God. That was always the secret of God's army. The armies of Israel were led by worshippers praising. Those who don't praise God, who complain, are going to be weak. Those who praise God are going to be strong. The secret of true strength is not exercise or willpower, the secret of strength is given to those who praise God. For oz is strength but also praise. And the name of God is a strong tower - a tower of praise.

From Message #986 - Inside the Tower