Some Trust in Chariots – Stepping in the Light

“The LORD hear thee in the day of trouble; the name of the God of Jacob defend thee; Send thee help from the sanctuary, and strengthen thee out of Zion; Remember all thy offerings, and accept thy burnt sacrifice; Selah. Grant thee according to thine own heart, and fulfil all thy counsel. We will rejoice in thy salvation, and in the name of our God we will set up our banners: the LORD fulfil all thy petitions. Now know I that the LORD saveth his anointed; he will hear 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.” Psalm 20:1-7

In the New Testament, the word salvation usually refers to being saved from sin and the eternal punishment we deserve because of our sin. In the Old Testament, salvation usually refers to being saved from physical harm or destruction. The title above this psalm tells us that it is a psalm of David. He begins by telling us that we can turn to the Lord in the day of trouble. David certainly experienced his fair share of trouble in his lifetime. He faced the contempt of his brothers, the intimidation of Goliath, the jealousy of King Saul, the antagonism of the Philistines, the betrayal of Absalom, and on and on we could go. In this psalm, David points out that many people trust in the physical defense mechanisms that they can obtain to place between themselves and their problems. However, that is not our true source of protection. Who or what are you trusting in today? Are you trusting in the Lord?

Morning: Psalms 20-22

Evening: Acts 21:1-17

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“Thy word is a lamp unto my feet, and a light unto my path.” Psalm 119:105

If you were to find yourself walking down a path in the dark of night with only an old-fashioned lantern to light the way, you wouldn’t be able to see very far ahead. You would be able to see just enough of the pathway to know which direction to take your next step and enough of the ground to choose the best place for your feet. When it comes to our daily lives, God’s Word is a lot like that lantern. It will not show us the whole path at once, but it is exactly what we need to help us decide how to take the next step.

The Bible is our source of spiritual light, and if we consistently seek God’s direction as we read from its pages, we will always have enough light for our next step along the pathway of life. It is then that we are, in the words of an old gospel song, “stepping in the light.”

The goal of this devotional guide is to encourage you to spend time in the Word of God each day. Reading the passages listed at the bottom of the page will take you all the way through the Bible in one year. The devotional thought for each day is taken from a text within that day’s reading, so even that small daily portion of reading will take you on a journey through God’s Word. It is my prayer that this guide would help you to walk closer to the Lord and that you will find yourself taking each step in the light of His Word.