Psalm for Today: 20:7

Some trust in chariots, and some in horses: but we will remember the name of the Lord our God. Psalms 20:7

Today, we might say some trusts in tanks, artillery, and missiles. I believe in a strong military, but there are many battles in scripture where the numbers and equipment of the enemy were far superior to that of God's people. Look at King Asa, outnumbered two to one against the Ethiopians who had many chariots. Recognizing his strength was in the Lord, he won a great victory. Jehoshaphat was sent out to battle and told they would not have to fight, so they sent out the choir first to praise the Lord. Gideon was sent forth with three hundred men against an innumerable number of Midianites with many camels. There is a David, a young shepherd boy, running towards a great warrior nearly twice his height. The words of David to Goliath  are the key to victory; "You come to me with a sword, a spear, and a javelin. But I come to you in the name of the Lord of hosts...." Psalms 17:45a It is not a matter of what we have; it is a matter of where we place our trust. This applies to every level of life. Some trust in bank accounts and material possessions. The question is, "What are we trusting in?" or more precisely "Who are you trusting in?" If it is any where besides in the Lord God, it is misplaced and will fail in the time of crisis.  Like Jehoshaphat, we are faced with a three fold enemy that cannot be overcome in the arm of the flesh. Our enemies: the world, the flesh, and the devil can only be defeated in the name of the Lord. Some trust in bank accounts, and some in the government, but we will trust in name of our God. We can safely trust in Him.