Who Do You Trust?

Dear friends,

“Some trust in chariots and some in horses, but we trust in the name of the Lord our God” (Ps. 20:7).

In King David’s time, chariots and horses were powerful battlefield weapons. To have them meant security and an increased likelihood of success. But David makes it clear that he is not looking to those things for help. He does not place his hope for tomorrow or his trust for today in them. Instead, he looks to his great God for comfort.

Sometimes we are tempted to look to the things of this world for hope and help. Perhaps we are tempted to depend too much on our bank accounts or our talents. It is possible also for us to depend too much on other people around us. All of these things can be useful. They are sometimes God’s gifts to us so that we can be secure. However, we must never place our trust in these gifts. Instead, we must trust the Giver!

Who do you trust?

Your servant,

Stephen

Rev. Stephen St. John
Pastor/Elder