But We Will Remember…Psalm 20

 

Last night before I went to sleep I spent time in Psalm 20. David was going out to battle, but before he did he went into the sanctuary of God to pray.  The congregation joined him and interceded for him. Even half asleep I couldn’t miss where David and the people placed their trust. Read through it and you will see what I mean. 

May the LORD answer you in the day of trouble;

May the name of the God of Jacob defend you;

May He send you help from the sanctuary,

And strengthen you out of Zion;

May He remember all your offerings,

And accept your burnt sacrifice.

Selah

May He grant you according to your heart's desire,

And fulfill all your purpose.

We will rejoice in your salvation,

And in the name of our God we will set up our banners!

May the LORD fulfill all your petitions.

Now I know that the LORD saves His anointed;

He will answer him from His holy heaven

With the saving strength of His right hand.

Some trust in chariots, and some in horses;

But we will remember the name of the LORD our God.

They have bowed down and fallen;

But we have risen and stand upright.

Save, LORD!

May the King answer us when we call.—Psalm 20

Clearly, it was God’s favor they entreated and it was God in whom they placed their trust. 

The Christian life is a battle and there are days when I become battle worn and battle weary.  Verse 7 in particular really helped me gain perspective last night.  Thinking on it brought winning to my wearying. 

Some trust in chariots, and some in horses;

But we will remember the name of the LORD our God.

Remember means to keep in memory or ponder.  What does the Psalm tell us to keep in our memories and ponder…the name of the Lord.  The object of David’s faith was not chariots or horses or any other thing…it was in the name of the Lord. God’s name is His nature, His reputation and character.  

Beloved…David’s faith was strengthened when he meditated on what he knew of his God.  Thinking on who God is increases our trust in Him. This brought me back to one of the very first verses the Lord impressed on my heart shortly after He saved me.

You will keep him in perfect peace,

Whose mind is stayed on You,

Because he trusts in You.

Trust in the LORD forever,

For in YAH, the LORD, is everlasting strength.—Isaiah 26:3-4

Praying today that by His gracious Spirit I can keep my mind stayed on Him, for in Him is victory, strength and peace.