Psalms 20:7 Some Trust in Chariots

Some trust in chariots and others in horses, but we trust in the name of the Lord our God. Psalms 20:7 BSB Today's Verse in Context: May the Lord answer you in the day of trouble; may the name of the God of Jacob protect you. May He send you help from the sanctuary and sustain you from Zion. May He remember all your gifts and look favorably on your burnt offerings. Selah May He give you the desires of your heart and make all your plans succeed. May we shout for joy at your victory and raise a banner in the name of our God. May the Lord grant all your petitions. Now I know that the Lord saves His anointed; He answers him from His holy heaven with the saving power of His right hand. Some trust in chariots and others in horses, but we trust in the name of the Lord our God. They collapse and fall, but we rise up and stand firm. O Lord, save the king. Answer us on the day we call. Psalms 20:1‭-‬9 BSB https://bible.com/bible/3034/psa.20.1-9.BSB Today's Devotional From YouVersion is: Trust What Can’t Be Broken Think back to a recent situation that caused you stress, anxiety, or fear. Whenever we find ourselves in overwhelming situations, how we react reveals what we trust in.  In Psalm 20, King David points out that people tend to trust in “chariots and horses” — things made or controlled by human hands. These tools displayed the wealth and power of a kingdom, and were used to protect armies and conquer other nations.  But David knew that his strength wasn’t found in anything created—his trust was in the name of the God of Israel. This God consistently saved Israel from chariots and horses. He had already rescued the Israelites from Egypt, provided for them as they wandered through a wilderness, helped them conquer multiple enemy kingdoms, and established David as King of Israel.    And it’s this God that we belong to today. This same God sent His only Son to die for us, rescued us from an eternity separated from Him, gave us His Holy Spirit, and continues to fight for us.  So when the world around us crumbles, when our problems seem unbearable, when we start to feel powerless, hopeless, and futureless—God is still present. There has never been a battle He hasn’t won or a situation He couldn’t handle.  He is still capable of doing more than all that we might ask, think, or imagine. He is still in control, and nothing is too hard for Him.  So today, bring God your “chariots and horses.” Tell Him about the things in your life that you are tempted to place your hope in. Envision handing those objects and ideas over to Him, and then pray this verse out loud:  “Some trust in chariots, and some in horses, but we trust in the name of the Lord our God.” Today's Prayer is: A Prayer to Trust God Jesus, I trust You. My God, I love You. You always provide for me. You always protect me. You are always there for me. There is nowhere I could run to escape Your presence, and that is why I should confidently place my trust in You. Forgive me for the times I haven’t done that. Please change my heart so that I long to put You first in my life. Amen. Have a Blessed Day: ‘May the Lord bless you and keep you; may the Lord cause His face to shine upon you and be gracious to you; may the Lord lift up His countenance toward you and give you peace.’ Numbers 6:24‭-‬26 BSB https://bible.com/bible/3034/num.6.24-26.BSB