“Some trust in chariots and some in horses, but we trust in the name of the Lord our God. They collapse and fall, but we rise and stand upright.” [Psalm 20:7-8]

Let’s add to these verses as if the psalmist were writing today. Some trust in:
~ Money
~ Credit cards
~ Athletic ability
~ Intelligence
~ Beauty
~ Big homes
~ Nice cars
~ Active social media accounts
~ Peaceful relationships
~ Family
~ Friends
~ Children

And we could go on, for you get the point, right? Basically, anything we fear losing or anything we run to (other than God) when times get tough. There is so much that we put our trust in and yet these things, people, etc have no power and no desire to hold us up or remain loyal. Anything and everything of this world will eventually collapse and fall. It’s like trying to find refuge on a pile of sand in a torrent rain fall.

Stupid
Foolish
Unwise

But name of the Lord is our stronghold; our firm foundation; and our hope. For only in the name of Jesus can we feel eternally secure. Only in the name of Jesus can we have a foundation that will not crumble. Only in the name of Jesus can we have something that will not let us down. I mean, look at the cross. It seemed to many that Jesus collapsed and fell when he died, but on the third day he rose and now stands firm. And now, through faith in him; trusting in the name of the Lord, we can stand firm as well.

Through him and him alone we have everything we need so put your trust in him and let those horses and chariots fade away.

Praise be to God!

The pastor -|—