Courage #22

No king is saved by the multitude of an army; a mighty man is not delivered by great strength. A horse is a vain hope for safety; neither shall it deliver any by its great strength.

To You, O my Strength, I will sing praises; for God is my defense, my God of mercy.

Psalms 33:16-17, 59:17 www.solascriptura.com

Father, here King David confesses that his personal army, his personal strength (which was mighty) cannot save him. He agrees that the mounted warrior and his mighty steed cannot save him. What, Father, does David say will save, not only him, but us?

It is You Father who are his defense, in You his strength lies. It is to You that he sings praises for his victories. Father, one day we will meet King David. Prepare our hearts now to understand his teachings. We too cannot win the battles of life as individuals. Our victories, if they come, must result in our proclaiming You as our Deliverer, You as our strength.

This is such an obvious truth, yet we often take pride in our accomplishments. Help us to know, this day, that it is You who are directing our footsteps, You who see the path we must choose in order to bring glory to You. It is simply amazing that You care about us and intervene for us as You do. Bless us this day, we pray in Jesus' name, amen.

Bruce Caldwell