“Some trust in chariots and some in horses, but we trust in the name of the LORD our God” (Psalm 20:7, ESV). Chariots showed a sign of power, of strength, of the force of your army. It’s something kings relied on for victory. If they had many chariots and strong chariots, then they felt confident going into battle.

When we are in trouble, we can turn to things other than God for our salvation. God may use any of those other things, but it’s Him we need to be trusting.

God may use a medicine, for instance, but our trust needs to be in God, not in the doctors and medicines. We don’t look to doctors for our salvation, but to God. We run to God and seek His will and then follow it, however He might lead. God may use money to pay for the provision needed. We need to trust in God’s provision and not just turn to money as a savior to get us out of the trouble.

We need to go to God first, and not react in our own knowledge and understanding of what is needed, to be saved from the situation. We need to not be in control of the situation. We jump in to save the day. We like to quickly try and get control whenever something goes wrong, but we need to turn to God instead of playing at being god. We need Him to be in control. Don’t wrestle away the reins. Humble yourself in His sight and turn to Him and ask for help. Put the situation in His hands and let Him be God. Let Him direct your steps and the outcome.

God is our Savior. We need God to be our Savior. He’s the only one who can save us from our sins. We need to be saved from our sins because the wages of sin is death and eternal separation from God. We need His saving. Put God in His rightful place as your Savior, deliverer, help in time of trouble, comfort in distress, friend when you are lonely, sustenance when you are hungry, provision when you have need. May Christ be your all-in-all. May you know the God of your salvation.