Psalm 20:7-8 Some trust in chariots and some in horses,
but we trust in the name of the Lord our God.
8 They collapse and fall,
but we rise and stand upright. English Standard Version (ESV)
Our men's Bible study group recently completed a video series study on the exodus. The memories of this were still fresh in my mind as I read these verses. In the book of Exodus the Israelite's had left Egypt after the plagues but they hadn't gotten too far when Pharaoh realized what the ramifications of his letting them go would be. He gathered his troops, his horses and chariots and took off after them.
The Israelite's, on the other hand, had left in haste, the whole society men,women, children, and the elderly. They did not have the manpower or the tools of war to battle the army that was pursuing them. As the army approached the had to hear the rumble and sounds of the troops, horses and chariots. They were boxed in, the army behind them and the sea in front of them. Now was the time to see where their trust, where there hope resided.
Pharaoh, as with other kings and emperors through the Bible and history have boasted on the size and strength of their armies. They have trusted in their technology, not only offensively but also defensively. They liked to feel that they couldn't be stopped and if the tables were turned, they liked to think that they could not be defeated. But ultimately, their trust was misplaced.
In our society we may be tempted to trust in many things. Our bank accounts, insurance policies, our network of friends or perhaps influential people. They may all be helpful at certain times but ultimately our trust, our boasting, and praise are placed in the wrong objects if placed in anything or anyone but God Himself.
The battle is the Lord's, it is in Him that we need to place our trust.
His love never fails
His name will always prevail
We trust in the name of the Lord our God
Some trust in the works they do
We trust in the name of the Lord our God
'Cause by His grace all the work is through
We trust in the name of the Lord our God
Oh glory to the name
The name of our salvation
Oh glory to the name above all names
The name of the Lord our God
Some trust in the wealth of things
We trust in the name of the Lord our God
The name worth more than anything
We trust in the name of the Lord our God (We Trust in the Name of the Lord Our God" - Steve Green)
I'll conclude by quoting Psalm 20:6 from the Message, perhaps it's what you need to hear today if you're feeling hemmed in.
That clinches it—help's coming,
an answer's on the way,
everything's going to work out.
-- In Christ, Mike Folllow the Verse of the Day blog at http://mikesvotd.blogspot.com Ephesians 1:7 In him we have redemption through his blood, the forgiveness of sins, in accordance with the riches of God's grace. NIV
Psalm 20:5-9The Message (MSG)
5 When you win, we plan to raise the roof
and lead the parade with our banners.
May all your wishes come true!
6 That clinches it—help's coming,
an answer's on the way,
everything's going to work out.
7-8 See those people polishing their chariots,
and those others grooming their horses?
But we're making garlands for God our God.
The chariots will rust,
those horses pull up lame—
and we'll be on our feet, standing tall.
9 Make the king a winner, God;
the day we call, give us your answer.
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