LORD, in You we trust.
“Some trust in chariots, and some in horses; but we will remember the name of the Lord our God.” Psalm 20:7
“O my God, I trust in You; Let me not be ashamed; let not my enemies triumph over me. Psalm 25:2
“Those who trust in the Lord Are like Mount Zion, which cannot be moved but abides forever.” Psalm 125:1
EXPOSITION:
When a statement such as the topic for today is made, we are affirming to God that it is Him and Hiim alone we rely and depend on; we are telling Him that in the situation we are, help cannot come from anywhere, from anyone except from Him. Hearing this, without doubt, God will make haste to prove Himself in such situation as the Help like no other who would not want His glory to be dipped in the mud or His glory shared with anyone.
This is the kind of statement made in Psalm 121 by David when he probably found himself in a hopeless and helpless situation; he said, “I will lift up my eyes to the hills, from whence comes my help? My help comes from the LORD, who made heaven and earth.” David here was telling God that he has faith in His ability to render the needed help, that he would not seek alternative source of help even if there is one. This is in line with another saying of David in Psalm 25: “To You, O Lord, I lift up my soul. O my God, I trust in You; let me not be ashamed; let not my enemies triumph over me.”
The incident at the Rea Sea resonates in Psalm 20 which speaks of the assurance of God’s saving power and work in a dead-end situation. In verse 7 it says, “Some trust in chariots, and some in horses; but we will remember the name of the LORD. They have bowed down and fallen; but we have risen and stand upright…” In the same vein, Psalm 125, speaking about God as the deliverer and the strength of His people, reminds us that – “Those who trust in the LORD are like Mount Zion, which cannot be moved, but abide forever.”
The key word for us today is trust/faith in God only – SOLAR FIDE! As we continue in this spiritual journey and in our Christian journey in life, I pray our trust, faith in God will be reenergised, in any seemingly impassable situation we get into, our trust/faith in God will be activated; the indwelling Holy Spirit will prompt us to remember, and to boldly say that “The LORD is my helper; I will not fear. What can man do to me?” May the LORD so help us in Jesus’ name. Amen. God bless you. SHALOM. – Pastor Jide Siwoku
Prayer Points:
1. Lord, thank You for being the Anchor of my soul. Through You, I am firm and secure. Help me to always remember that You are my shelter and strength when the chaos of life seems to swirl around me in Jesus’ name. (Hebrews 6:19).
2. Lord, I thank You that my soul finds rest in You alone. You are my rock and fortress. Help me to remember that even in the midst of any difficult circumstances, you are with me, and I will never be shaken in Jesus’ name. (Psalm 62:1-2).
3. Father, I thank You because there is no impossibility with You. Your Word is true and unchanging. Help me to abide by Your word in Jesus’ name. (I Corinthians 1:20)
4. Lord, I trust in You, please help me to keep my mind steadfast on things that are true, noble, right, pure, lovely, admirable, excellent, and praiseworthy in Jesus’ name. (Philippians 4:8).
5. Father, let the angels of the living God roll away every stone of hindrance to the manifestation of my breakthroughs this year, in Jesus’ name. (Mark 16:3-6).
6. Father, please help me to refuse to fear when fear is trying so hard to come upon me in Jesus’ name. (2 Timothy 1:7).
7. Father God, help me to honour Your commandment to believe in the name of Jesus and to love others as You have commanded in Jesus’ name. (Psalm 125:1-2).
8. I lose myself from every spirit of doubt, fear, and discouragement in my heart. I receive faith and boldness to do all things by Your strength alone in Jesus’ name. (Matthew 14:28-32).
9. I receive faith, boldness, and courage to make impossibilities of my life possible this year in Jesus’ name. (Hebrews 11:1).
10. Lord, I cancel and terminate from my heart every thought, image, or picture of failure concerning my situation, in the name of Jesus. (Mark 11:23-24).
11. O Lord, increase the strength of faith in me and help me to trust You wholeheartedly in Jesus’ name. (Proverbs 3:5-6).
12. I destroy by fire, any evil arrow fired into my life that is bringing or may bring problems, hardship, and sorrow in Jesus’ name. (Proverbs 26:27).
13. Lord, grant me Your comfort and strength during times of loneliness and despair. Help me to remember that You are with me always, and You are my portion forever in Jesus’ name. (Psalm 73:25-26).
14. Lord, in You alone I put my trust. With You, I don’t have to be afraid, no matter what difficulties come my way. You are the stronghold of my life, and You will sustain and carry me through the darkest storms in Jesus’ name. (Psalm 27:1).
15. Father, hasten Your word to perform miracles in every department of my life. Flood my life with breakthroughs, favour, and testimonies in Jesus’ name. (I Samuel 2:1-5).
