Some trust in chariots and some in horses, but we trust in the name of the Lord our God.
Where do you place your trust each day? Do you trust in military might to protect your country? Do you trust in a powerful person such as a prime minister, president, or politician? Do you trust in yourself to provide what you need in your day-to-day life?
David was the King of Israel, and he put his trust in the one true God, the King of the universe. David knew that he was nothing without the Lord. He had no power on his own. He could not claim any victory for himself. He relied solely on the Lord, and he put his trust in the name of God Almighty.
Friends, we can be daily tempted to misplace our trust in a variety of ways. Rather than trusting in a person or ourselves, we need to trust in God. That means we must surrender everything to Jesus. Our hopes, our dreams, our worries, our fears, and even our struggles with sin must be laid at the feet of Jesus. Surrender is a sign of complete trust. It is saying to the Lord that you know He is in control and His plans for you are good. When we trust Jesus, we have true hope. When we trust God, our fears don’t stand a chance. When we trust Christ for forgiveness, our sins are washed away. Trust Him with everything because when you do, you will experience true victory.
By Shawn Cornett, Bible League International staff, Indiana U.S.
