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Overview and Purpose
- The post was inspired by the prompting “Write about Towers!”—seen as a spiritually urgent message.
- Focuses on the spiritual and physical significance of towers in Scripture and in our modern world.
- Explores what God thinks of towers, and whether there are towers in Heaven.
Biblical Examples of Towers
- Luke 13:4–5: Tower of Siloam fell and killed 18 people — a warning about repentance.
- Genesis 11: The Tower of Babel — mankind’s first major rebellion symbolized by tower-building.
- Towers are mentioned at least 17 times in the KJV and 60 times using the word “tower.”
- Key Old Testament passages: 2 Chronicles 14:7, 26:9–15, Psalms, Isaiah, Ezekiel, Zephaniah.
Towers as Human Achievements
- Towers represent man’s desire for permanence, power, fame, and security apart from God.
- Seen historically as secular symbols, often tied to military strength or vanity.
- Skyscrapers and modern cities follow the same spirit as Babel — humanistic, self-glorifying.
Towers as a Spiritual Symbol
- Towers reflect human pride, secular ambition, and often rebellion against God.
- Believers are warned not to marvel at earthly towers, but rather to seek humility and separation from worldly systems.
- Tower-building is likened to the devil’s deception—attractive but ultimately meaningless in eternity.
God as a Tower
- Unlike man-made towers, God is portrayed as a true, safe, and eternal tower:
- Psalm 18:2 – “my high tower”
- Psalm 61:3 – “a strong tower from the enemy”
- Proverbs 18:10 – “The name of the Lord is a strong tower…”
John Lennox’s Insight on Babel and Cities
- Babel was the beginning of secular power structures.
- Skyscrapers today reflect the same Babylonian ideology—man exalting himself.
- God didn’t destroy the tower at Babel, but confused languages—stopping human unity without God.
- Lack of shared language continues to limit secular unity, e.g., in Europe.
WCF Commentary on Towers and Cities
- Cities and towers are often symbols of the world we are called to be separate from.
- Followers of Jesus are encouraged to live outside of cities, unless serving the Lord’s purpose.
- Towers and urban life are often spiritually dangerous, breeding pride and blindness to God.
Are There Towers in Heaven?
- The New Jerusalem (Revelation 21) may itself be the ultimate divine “tower”:
- Described as 1,500 miles wide, long, and high — far exceeding any earthly structure.
- A symbol of God’s eternal dwelling with man, and of true greatness and glory.
- This divine city/tower overshadows all earthly achievements.
Final Encouragement
- Don’t be deceived by the grandeur of earthly towers—they are temporary and secular.
- Look instead to what God has prepared — the eternal city, New Jerusalem.
- Be encouraged to meditate on these truths, and live humbly and spiritually awake.
Closing Words
- A call to believers: resist worldly awe, trust in God as your tower, and look forward to Heaven’s glory.
- “Please re-read and meditate and be encouraged!” – Jerry for the WCF Team.
