TGFABT – Psalm 20
“Some trust in chariots and some in horses,but we trust in the name of the Lord our God.”
Psalm 20:7
I trust in
- My means (chariots)
- My strength (horses)
- My ways (planning for victory/battle)
- My ideas (planning for victory/battle)
- Others’ opinions (stopped trusting my own)
How are you doing with our Psalm 19:14 month long assignment?
Pray verse 14
“May the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart be pleasing in your sight, O Lord, my Rock and my Redeemer.”
Truth Tuesday
Don’t trust in my chariots and horses.
Word Study
Psalm 20:5
“We will shout for joy…”
Shout is the Hebrew word ranan (raw-nan’). It means to be overcome; to cry out, shout for joy, give a ringing cry; to give a ringing cry.
I can honestly say when God rescues and delivers me I am overcome. I also can say I want my response to always be a ringing cry for all to hear; a ringing cry for all to hear not just for God to hear.
I loved this by Matthew Henry in response to 20:8, our key verse for Message Monday:
“Those who make God and His Name their praise may make God and His Name their trust.”
Thankful Thursday
I am thankful God continues to give me an opportunity to grow in His truths. He does not give up on me when I fail.
Faith Stretching/Strengthening
He is stretching me in the area of my selfish heart. Stretching is painful but the strength that comes from the stretching is incredible. I so appreciate God’s great grace and long-suffering for a sinner like me.
This is a good Psalm to reflect on how many times I go to others first with my problems instead of going to God. I need to work harder on this.
This is a wonderful Psalm reminding me who is on my side when I am in the midst of trouble or heartache…this Psalm reminds me to call out His name instead of trusting in my own strength….can’t help but think of this song: Your Name: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=othYj8jWSwc
Beautiful, thank you for sharing!
As I sit on my back patio I am still thinking of Psalm 19 The heavens declare the glory of God; the skies proclaim the work of his hands. I look up and am continually amazed at all creation. With this in mind and the encouragement of Wendy, how can I not rely completely on God alone?
I too am reminded to call out to God when in times of trouble. I guess I’ve always thought it was my duty to handle the issues that pop up. But I now know that God is not only my Savior, but my best friend, my rock, and my fortress!
I love the use of the word “know” in verse 6: Now I KNOW the Lord saves His annointed. To know is to be sure. There is a security in knowing no matter what we have the Lord on our side.
Nancy, I agree with your KNOW statement. Even when I think that things aren’t going the way I think they should and then I realize that they truly are going the way they SHOULD it reminds me that God is in Control when I allow him to work in my life.
Thankful for my sister who follows the same thought process of a Godly life and who helps me keep my focus on Him!
It is truly a blessing to have someone come alongside us who loves the Lord and points us to Him…what an added blessing for this to be your sister!