Some
trust in chariots and some in horses,
but we
trust in the name of the Lord our God.
Psalm 20: 7
This verse has always fascinated me. During those long years when David was on the run from King Saul – who had the chariots and horses? Certainly not David. No, the king had all the military might of his vast realm, calling on soldiers, archers, footmen, and the finest chariots with the fastest horses. He pursued David during the day and slept in the luxury of his palaces at night.
David, on the other hand, hid in caves during the day and
moved around at night. He traveled on
foot with his band of loyal followers.
Their weapons were whatever they had at hand – swords, staves,
rocks. When they were able to sleep,
they camped out on the hard ground. Yet
David knew that he had no need to trust in chariots or horses. He placed his total and complete trust in the
name of the Lord.
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