Horses, Chariots, and Truth

“The king’s heart is in the hand of the Lord. As the rivers of water, He turneth it whithersoever He will.” Proverbs 21:1

When people lose sight of God’s sovereignty, anxiety and fear gain footholds in their hearts and minds. Concern over worldwide issues quickly collides with one’s faith if we dwell on what we see and hear rather than the truth we know: God is sovereign and searches and knows man’s heart. As the Creator of all has power over a river’s path, He holds and turns kings' (and presidents’) hearts (v. 2). Although they hold authoritative positions, the Almighty determines who does what, when, where, and how throughout history.

Who or what do you trust during these uncertain and troublesome times? David acknowledged that the Lord saves those who belong to Him. Horses and chariots fall in battle, but God’s people rise and stand upright when we remember the Lord our God's name—His power and authority (Ps 20:7–8). 

Our nation’s leaders are in place; our military and equipment stand ready, but Christians’ reliance is not on them but on Almighty God, who holds them. We must remember our hope is in the living and all-powerful God, the One who gives success to whomever and whatever He will. “Save, Lord: let the King hear us when we call” (v. 9).