Some Trust in Horses...

 

When you go out to battle against your enemies, and see horses and chariots and people more numerous than you, do not be afraid of them; for the LORD your God is with you, who brought you up from the land of Egypt. 2 So it shall be, when you are on the verge of battle, that the priest shall approach and speak to the people. 3 And he shall say to them, ‘Hear, O Israel: Today you are on the verge of battle with your enemies. Do not let your heart faint, do not be afraid, and do not tremble or be terrified because of them; 4 for the LORD your God is He who goes with you, to fight for you against your enemies, to save you.’—Deuteronomy 20:1-4

As believers each of us will face battles here on earth.  Battles which cause us to feel terrified, under-prepared, overwhelmed, and outsmarted.  When we do, (and we will) God commands us not to shrink in fear. but to remember that the outcome of the battle is not determined by our preparation or our power; but rests on the faithfulness and power of the Lord our God.  It is Him who goes before us, is with us, and fights for us. 

Beloved...I am so grateful that when I go through trials, I am never alone...never left to my own devices. I stand in His grace...the light of His countenance covers me. My God is for me...none can be against me. I will look to Him. I will trust Him. He is faithful.  He will see me through. He who did not spare His own Son, but delivered Him up for us all, how shall He not with Him also freely give me all things I need to get me through this vale of tears? He died for me when I was still His enemy...how much more will He help now that I am His child?  

1 Woe to those who go down to Egypt for help,

And rely on horses,

Who trust in chariots because they are many,

And in horsemen because they are very strong,

But who do not look to the Holy One of Israel,

Nor seek the LORD!—Isaiah 31:1

With him is an arm of flesh, but with us is the LORD our God, to help us and to fight our battles." And the people took confidence from the words of Hezekiah king of Judah. (2 Chronicles 32:8, ESV)

Tis So Sweet to Trust in Jesus...

'Tis so sweet to trust in Jesus,

Just to take Him at His Word;

Just to rest upon His promise,

And to know, "Thus saith the Lord!"

Jesus, Jesus, how I trust Him!

How I've proved Him o'er and o'er;

Jesus, Jesus, precious Jesus!

Oh, for grace to trust Him more!

Oh, how sweet to trust in Jesus,

Just to trust His cleansing blood;

And in simple faith to plunge me

'Neath the healing, cleansing flood!

Yes, 'tis sweet to trust in Jesus,

Just from sin and self to cease;

Just from Jesus simply taking

Life and rest, and joy and peace.

I'm so glad I learned to trust Thee,

Precious Jesus, Savior, Friend;

And I know that Thou art with me,

Wilt be with me to the end.