Chariots and Horses

Psalm 20:7, "Some trust in chariots and some in horses, but we trust in the name of the Lord our God."

I imagine David wrote this line in the context of battle.  I imagine that he is outnumbered, and his opponents are charging down on him in their chariots.  He is rallying his band of mighty men and he shouts out, "Some trust in chariots and some in horses, but we trust in the name of the Lord our God!"

Now the trick to this rallying cry working is genuine and total trust, because if you are on his team and you hear that you may be inclined to want to join the chariots and horses team.  It seems much more logical to trust in chariots and horses than in someone's name . . .

I think this verse of the Bible reads well to Christians and non-Christians alike.   The non-Christians are proud to trust in the proven methods of safety and security.  The Christians (hopefully) are proud to trust in the proven One.  All we can do is wait and see how the battle of this life turns out. . . .