Psalm 20:7, “Some trust in chariots and some in horses, but we trust in the name of the LORD our God.”
Originally, chariots were vehicles usually with two wheels and were drawn by one or more horses. It carried two standing persons, the driver, and the fighter, using bow-and-arrow or javelins to shoot at enemies. In Biblical times, chariots were more expensive than the horses. David knew that the kings and their soldiers trusted in human capabilities and their own strengths rather than God. Isaiah 31:1, states, “Woe to those who go down to Egypt for help and rely on horses, who trust in chariots because they are many and in horsemen because they are very strong, but do not look to the Holy one of Israel or consult the LORD!” God’s faithfulness and character was stronger to David and Israel than an army of chariots or horses.
The point is, what do I, what do you put your trust in? Spurgeon has said, “Alas, how many in our day who profess to be the Lord’s are as abjectly dependent upon their fellowmen or upon an arm of flesh in some shape or other, as if they had never known the name of Jehovah at all.” The disciples had been with Jesus, yet even they had weak faith at times and had real fears. Then they saw Him calm the storm in Matthew 8:23-27, while they were in that boat on the sea.
Do you feel all alone in what you are going through? Are fears taking over? That is normal but take up your shield of faith to fight your battle. What is happening today will not be the same a month or a year from now. Trust in God’s protection, guidance, counsel, and wisdom to be provided for you through His Word. Isaiah 41:13 declares, “For I am the Lord, your God, who takes hold of your hand and says to you, do not fear, I will help you.” God speaks with tenderness, compassion, and reassurance. Grab His hand and squeeze it tightly! Trust in God himself.
Recently, I was going through a tough time. I will never forget the day and portion of Scripture I read in my One Year Chronological Bible one morning while this was going on. It was a chapter in Ecclesiastes. I was dumbfounded. Solomon was stating the same problem I was going through. It was almost word for word! It was the comfort I needed right then. It gave me hope. It was a verification that I need to trust in the name of the LORD our God. His power will rule over my life. I was also reminded of these two verses:
- Psalm 18:2, “The LORD is my rock and my fortress and my deliverer, My God, my rock, in whom I take refuge; My shield and the horn of my salvation, my stronghold.”
- Psalm 84:11, “For the LORD God is a sun and shield; The LORD gives grace and glory; No good thing does He withhold from those who walk uprightly.”
God is and will be your shield of protection as He was David’s. Put your name in Psalm 84:12, “O Lord of hosts, blessed is ______________, who trusts in you!” God is with you. You are in His presence. Don’t be afraid. Don’t panic. Trust in the name of the LORD our God rather than objects, people, and possessions and share what great things He has done in your life with others. Psalm 20:6 declares, “Now this I know: the LORD saves His anointed. He will answer him from His holy heaven. With the saving strength of His right hand.” NIV. Trust in Him for the miracle you need Him to provide. Chariots are flashy and horses are strong, but nothing compares to the power of our almighty God.
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