The Lord is awe-inspiring, fearsome, fascinating, intriguing, majestic, and full of splendor: breathtaking! Here is what I saw of him and what came to my heart and mind in Psalm 20:7-8,
"Some trust in chariots and some in horses, but we trust in the name of the Lord our God. They are brought to their knees and fall, but we rise up and stand firm."
David was quite the military strategist and leader. He certainly enjoyed more than his share of victories over his enemies. However, he did not find his capabilities and successes to have their origin and efficacy within himself but in the Lord, and he placed his utmost confidence and trust in the Lord for them.
There is quite a life lesson we can learn from David here! Those things for which we strive that have their foundation in the agenda of God are best pursued in the way David pursued his: faith in God's ability, faith in God's strength, faith in God's action on our behalf!
This is no half-hearted "I sure hope the Lord will help us", but a full-throated commitment to God's strength, ability and willingness to achieve what may seem unachievable. Again, that is if what it is we are pursuing finds its fulfillment within the agenda God pursues (as David did).
And, just what is God's agenda for today? He is building his kingdom, his family! If we chose to expend our lives pursuing God's agenda (as opposed to begging God to pursue ours), and if we commit to that effort in the faith David had, I am quite certain we will find our trust in God to bring the results from him that trust in whatever it is we bring to the table just can't.
"The horse is made ready for the day of battle, but victory rests with the Lord." Proverbs 21:31. "Commit to the Lord whatever you do, and he will establish your plans." Proverbs 16:3. "Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways submit to him, and he will make your paths straight." Proverbs 3:5-6. "Those who trust in themselves are fools, but those who walk in wisdom are kept safe." Proverbs 28:26.
A blog with my ruminations over the years can be found here: http://worshipfortoday.blogspot.com/
Anything of the Lord capture your heart from Scripture today? Share what moved you about him from your Bible reading today. I'd love to hear from you!
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"Some trust in chariots and some in horses, but we trust in the name of the Lord our God. They are brought to their knees and fall, but we rise up and stand firm."
David was quite the military strategist and leader. He certainly enjoyed more than his share of victories over his enemies. However, he did not find his capabilities and successes to have their origin and efficacy within himself but in the Lord, and he placed his utmost confidence and trust in the Lord for them.
There is quite a life lesson we can learn from David here! Those things for which we strive that have their foundation in the agenda of God are best pursued in the way David pursued his: faith in God's ability, faith in God's strength, faith in God's action on our behalf!
This is no half-hearted "I sure hope the Lord will help us", but a full-throated commitment to God's strength, ability and willingness to achieve what may seem unachievable. Again, that is if what it is we are pursuing finds its fulfillment within the agenda God pursues (as David did).
And, just what is God's agenda for today? He is building his kingdom, his family! If we chose to expend our lives pursuing God's agenda (as opposed to begging God to pursue ours), and if we commit to that effort in the faith David had, I am quite certain we will find our trust in God to bring the results from him that trust in whatever it is we bring to the table just can't.
"The horse is made ready for the day of battle, but victory rests with the Lord." Proverbs 21:31. "Commit to the Lord whatever you do, and he will establish your plans." Proverbs 16:3. "Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways submit to him, and he will make your paths straight." Proverbs 3:5-6. "Those who trust in themselves are fools, but those who walk in wisdom are kept safe." Proverbs 28:26.
A blog with my ruminations over the years can be found here: http://worshipfortoday.blogspot.com/
Anything of the Lord capture your heart from Scripture today? Share what moved you about him from your Bible reading today. I'd love to hear from you!
If you have someone you would like to receive these ruminations, send me their email address. I'm happy to add them to the list. If you are receiving this and would like to be removed from the list, just reply and let me know..
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