READ: Genesis 39, 40; Psalm 20; Matthew 10:27-42
SCRIPTURE: PSALM 20:7 Some trust in chariots and some in horses, but we trust in the name of the Lord our God. 8 They are brought to their knees and fall, but we rise up and stand firm.
OBSERVATION: Psalm 20 gives a picture of a godly person who stands in front of a powerful enemy, and of a liturgical prayer for his success. In those days, war chariots and horses were considered as symbols of an army's might. Here, we see that those chariots and horses were marching from the enemy's side. The battle scene we see here is, they (the enemies) are in chariots and in horses but we (who trust God) are in the name of our God. A collapse of a mighty army in front of a weak one which had no equal strength is unthinkable. However, the strong side is defeated. In today's world, money, job, education, family background, social status and such things are considered as factors for a success. However, when we are IN GOD, we can "rise up and stand firm" even when we have no power and strength as compared to others who have them all.
APPLICATION: I may not have all the required resources for a successful life. Still, I can be confident when I am in God. No matter what I face in my life. When God is with me and I am with God, he enables me to rise up and strengthen me to stand firm. God is the secret to my success in life. I put my trust in God always, for he never fails.
PRAYER: Father God who answers our prayers, help me to put my trust in you and to live with you always. Amen.
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