A stronghold has long been considered a place of protection. Placing walls around a settlement gave the inhabitants a source of protection and control from their enemies. The better the defense, the safer the inhabitants. The safer the position, the more effective and powerful the force within it. What would make a stronghold safe would depend on how strong it was built. Jehovah's people have a fortress in Jehovah that makes them feel safe and secure. Are you making Jehovah YOUR stronghold? Jehovah will be our stronghold if we make him so NOW! Opening the Bible to 2 Sam. 22 see if you don't agree with these words found in verse 2,3 (Read)... Collectively Jehovah's people consider him their stronghold, BUT us as individuals? We are facing a period of great difficulty. One question we need to ask ourselves is: Will Jehovah be our stronghold during that time? God's word has allowed us to foresee what awaits us soon. Knowing what we are facing can help us make Jehovah our stronghold NOW. Before the destruction of this system of things, we expect a cry of peace and security like 1 Thess. 5:3 says, “Whenever they say, “Peace and security!” then sudden destruction will be instant upon them.” This will be followed by the great tribulation that will begin with the devastation of false religion. True worshipers will survive only to be attacked by Satan's earthly forces, known as Gog of Magog. This will be the time when Jehovah will step in and destroy the remnant of this wicked system in the battle known as Armageddon. This battle will pave the way for the re-establishment of Paradise on earth. We must ask ourselves, 'How will the future affect me?' No one can assume that he... middle of paper ...en in Psalm 18 when he said that Jehovah was his stronghold and that he provided him with escape. Instead of taking refuge in our own strength, we must rely on Jehovah. Trusting God as our stronghold involves knowing that He will justly repay the persecutors and reward the persecuted. UNTIL this happens, Jehovah is able to strengthen all who make him their stronghold. In our final writing in Ps. 62:7,8 the Psalmist exhorts us to trust in Jehovah. (Read)… Jehovah is now able to meet our daily needs and assures us of the prospect of eternal life in Paradise. Only He can guarantee eternal salvation to those who are faithful until death. Like a fortress surrounded by protective walls, we make our defense secure by taking advantage of the protection that Jehovah provides. Make Jehovah your stronghold NOW and you will be able to rejoice forever!