Scripture: “Some trust in chariots, and some in horses: but we will remember the name of the LORD our God.” – (20:7)
Observation: In this psalm, David is writing in response to the deliverance the Lord has given him in difficult situations. Before David was known as a mighty warrior, he was a shepherd. As a young boy, God gave David the strength to overcome the bear and the lion in the protection of the sheep. Later in in life, God gave David victory in battle over the enemies of Israel. In this writing, David acknowledges that the Lord is the One who saves.
Application: People will go to amazing lengths to protect themselves. They tend to place their trust in what they can see. Some trust in massive fortresses; some trust in weaponry. Nations trust in their military might; cities have their peace officers. The show of power through articles of warfare can provide a temporary sense of security until someone shows up to the fight with a bigger gun.
In today’s key verse, David writes that it is the Lord who is the true Deliverer. It is He who saves. Who better to have as your protector than the One who created the universe, controls every element of nature, and is all-powerful? But consider this, as omnipotent as God is, Philippians 2:8 tell us an amazing thing that God did to save us. “And being found in fashion as a man, he humbled himself, and became obedient unto death, even the death of the cross.”
When Jesus was led to the cross, He knew that He could summon all the angels of heaven to stop the execution that was before Him, and that those angels would wipe out all of His enemies in a heartbeat. After all, He was and is the Son of God! But Jesus didn’t call for the mighty armies of heaven to intervene on His behalf. Instead, He chose to endure the tortuous suffering and unbearable agony of a rugged cross to do what only God could do… save humanity from their sin by shedding His sinless blood. Jesus is the Deliverer, the Saviour of the world. It is through His name alone that we can find true security, protection, and peace for our lives… for our souls.
David ends this psalm thusly, “Save, LORD: let the king hear us when we call.” Whenever one of God’s own calls His name, He will respond; He will save. He always has; He always will. “The LORD shall preserve thee from all evil: he shall preserve thy soul.The LORD shall preserve thy going out and thy coming in from this time forth, and even for evermore.” – Psalm 121:7-8.
Jehoshaphat stated this truth in 2 Chronicles 20:6, “And said, O LORD God of our fathers, art not thou God in heaven? and rulest not thou over all the kingdoms of the heathen? and in thine hand is there not power and might, so that none is able to withstand thee?”
Don’t look to your fellow man for safety; put your faith and trust in the One who never fails… God.
Prayer: Heavenly Father, thank You for the promise in the Word that You will never leave me nor forsake me. You are my refuge and strength. You are my Protector. You saved me from my sins; You keep me in Your hand. I am Yours and You are mine! You, O Lord, are my Saviour. I love You! In Your sweet, holy name, I pray. Amen.
In heavenly armor We'll enter the land,
The battle belongs to the Lord!
No weapon that's fashioned against us will stand,
The battle belongs to the Lord!
We sing glory, honor, Power and strength to the Lord!
We sing glory, honor, Power and strength to the Lord!
When your enemy presses in hard do not fear
The battle belongs to the Lord!
Take courage my friend, your deliverance is near
The battle belongs to the Lord!
We sing glory, honor, Power and strength to the Lord!
We sing glory, honor, Power and strength to the Lord!
(from “The Battle Belongs to the Lord” by Phil Wickham)
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“No weapon that is formed against thee shall prosper; and every tongue that shall rise against thee in judgment thou shalt condemn. This is the heritage of the servants of the LORD, and their righteousness is of me, saith the LORD.” – Isaiah 54:10