Lesson 10

Psalm 20 6 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. 7 Some trust in chariots, and some in horses; but we will remember the name of the LORD our God. 8 They (our enemies) have bowed down and fallen; but we have risen and stand upright

These few verses are the core of a song we used to sing in the ministry school I attended in the early 80's. It always encouraged me, I still sing it today. It is encouraging to remember that what was good for Moses and the children of Israel is still good for me.

Oh, I forgot to tell you. This is out of the song that Miriam and the children sang after they crossed the red sea and Pharoah's armies did not make it. People change. Pharoah promised relief and renegged on that promise. He spoke with forked tongue. There are many around us like that.

Remember to only trust in Him and His name. The promises and past performances of others will always disappoint you. They change. He does not.

ACT!
Take one situation in life where someone has let you down, they changed their direction, their support. Speak forgiveness over them. Place your trust in God and God alone.

PRAY!
Father, You are and You are a rewarder of those who diligently seek You. I trust in You to see me through. Those that set themselves against me will fail, they will be brought down and fallen, but I will arise and stand tall in You.

copyright 2000, Philip A. Larson

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