The psalmist, David calls us to trust in the name of the Lord. The psalm captures the essence of his plea for divine intervention and trust in God. It reveals his reliance on God during his times of his adversity in contrast to those who trust in worldly resources.

In verses 1-3, David emphasizes his trust in the Lord. It serves as a reminder to us that true strength and salvation come from God alone. Rather than trusting in earthly power or military might. David’s appeal to God to remember the sacrifices he had made to Him in His temple. This suggests that the acts of our devotion and service are significant to God. He does not overlook them or our faithfulness to Him, but will remember what we have done.

We will face situations where we are tempted to depend on our resources or abilities to resolve the difficulties in our lives. David’s psalm encourages us to trust in God when such troubles and temptations arise. Stay focus and steadfast to God by reminding ourselves that only God can deliver us.

In verses 4-5, David appeals to God through prayer. It highlights for us the necessity of seeking God’s help instead of seeking men for help. Knowing God is the only One who can deliver us must also lead us to pray and seek Him for help. Prayer is not merely a ritual but a vital means of communicating our needs and desires to God.

Thus, we should persevere in prayer, as God will hear and respond according to His perfect will. We must not stop or give up praying, even if it seems that our prayers are not being heard or answered by God.

In verses 6-8, David proclaims his certainty that God will deliver him is rooted in God’s sovereignty. He hopes his God will save him, His anointed from His holy abode in heaven. The contrast of those who trust in chariots and others in horses is a metaphor for false securities that some trust instead of God. But the saints of the Lord trust in Him, not their military might, as it can lead to disappointment. Thus, they will trust in God alone.

In verse 9, David’s call to trust in God is a collective one, not just an individual one. They must unite their hearts to trust in their God, no one else.

In times of trouble, we often wonder whether God will hear us or answer our prayers. David exhibited faith in God, although God seemed far away. He believed God would deliver him from his enemies. He appeals to God to grant him the desires of his heart, and deliver him from his enemies. This is also our hope and prayer as we ask God to help us when we pray.

In times of trouble, we can also learn from David to trust God with an unwavering faith despite what we may be going through. Instead of trusting our resources, like those who trust in chariots and horses, we must trust in God and pray with the same confidence that God will deliver us from our troubles.

Prayer:

O Lord, may you hear my prayer and grant the desires of my heart. Deliver me from the troubles I am in as I continue to trust you, and not the resources I have, so help me, Lord, I pray.