Psalm 20
January 4, 2006
Last year passed us by so fast, I couldn’t believe when the holidays
came and now they are past. It is 2006 and I never thought I would live this
long. God is good to those who trust in Him alone. The world offers so much
that entices men everyday. Whether it’s television, radio, billboards,
newspapers, or computers, God has a better way to trust in.
In Psalm 20 we are told men trust in many things but the
one who trusts in God will not be disappointed. When trouble or trials come
upon us just like the floods that came on Northern California this weekend,
we either can trust in God and use His wisdom or trust in our own wisdom.
“Send thee help from the sanctuary, and strengthen
thee out of Zion ;” Psalm 20:2
We found ourselves praying for our own as they were traveling on the roads
during this powerful storm. We ran to God in His sanctuary in prayer and
asking Him to plant hedges around our loved ones but also to strengthen us
as we waited to hear a word from them.
Isn’t it wonderful to be able to find a promise of
God and claim it as your own? It is not difficult to do, you just have to
open the Word of God and search the scripture.
Even when our children call us to pray for them I can claim
a promise in this Psalm. “Now know I that the
Lord saveth his anointed; he will hear him from his holy heaven with the
saving strength of his right hand.” Psalm
20:6
Though it may seem that last year was filled with testing
not only in our society ... as God’s people we were put to the test
on what we trust in. Remember the issues regarding God’s Laws or anything
with God’s name on it? Men were willing to take God out of our very
lives in government and trust in men alone. Thank God for the faithful who
stood up and passed the test. I do not know how long we will have the freedom
we have been so blessed with but our God is faithful.
“Some trust in chariots, and some in horses: but we will remember
the name of our Lord our God.” Psalm 20:7
That is what life is all about…trusting in God and
not man. I cannot even trust myself much less man to determine my future.
Whether it’s a trial in your marriage, family, church, or country…it
is better to trust in God than anything the world offers.
As you approach the New Year may God bless you and keep
you in all your endeavors. May His face shine upon you as you draw close
to him and trust him.
Lord thank you for all the lessons last year in our lives,
we recognize many were not easy but Lord you were there all the time. Guide
us as your children to trust in you alone. In Jesus Name. AMEN
