Psalms 20:1-9

IN WHOM DO YOU TRUST?

Keywords 20:7

Some trust in chariots and some in horses, but we trust in the name of the LORD our God.

 

1. May the Lord grant all your requests (1-5)

Psalm 20 was a prayer for salvation and victory for the king of Israel as he led the nation into battle. Victory and salvation are ultimately not for political reasons, but to lift up the name of God among the nations. The heart’s desire should be for God’s name to be lifted up. Our King Jesus leads us into a spiritual war against our enemy Satan. We cannot defeat Satan on our own, but Jesus leads us to certain victory. May Jesus’ desires be our desires. May he grant our request for his kingdom to come to earth as it is in heaven.

 

2. We trust in the Lord (6-9)

The Lord saves by his own powerful hand. We must prepare for the spiritual battle, but we cannot trust ourselves or our techniques and methods. We can trust in someone greater - the Lord our God. He brings the enemy to his knees and helps us to stand firm and upright.

 

Prayer Lord, thank you for ensuring victory when we trust you. Put your desires in my heart.

One Word The battle is the Lord’s