Psalm 20:8–9They are brought down and fallen: but we are risen, and stand upright.Save, LORD: let the king hear us when we call.Thought:Psalm 20 ends with two powerful realities: the fall of God’s enemies and the rise of God’s people. Those who trust in their own strength may appear strong for a time, but their foundation is weak. When the testing comes, they are “brought down and fallen.”In contr...

Psalm 20:7Some trust in chariots, and some in horses: but we will remember the name of the LORD our God.Thought:In David’s time, chariots and horses were the cutting-edge symbols of power and security. They were impressive, loud, and terrifying on the battlefield. But they were also limited, fragile, and temporary.Everyone trusts something for the future:Some trust in resources and savings.Some tr...

Psalm 20:6Now know I that the LORD saveth his anointed; he will hear him from his holy heaven with the saving strength of his right hand.Thought:The psalm shifts from prayer to confidence: “Now know I…” This is faith speaking with settled assurance. The Lord saves, the Lord hears, and the Lord strengthens.This verse first applies to God’s anointed king, and ultimately to Christ; the Anointed One. ...

Psalm 20:5We will rejoice in thy salvation, and in the name of our God we will set up our banners: the LORD fulfil all thy petitions.Thought:David looks backward and rejoices in God’s salvation. He is not guessing about God’s character; he is remembering it. Salvation is more than a doctrine; it is proof that God has already met our greatest need in Christ.When we “rejoice in Thy salvation,” we:Re...

Psalm 20:1-2The LORD hear thee in the day of trouble; the name of the God of Jacob defend thee; Send thee help from the sanctuary, and strengthen thee out of Zion.Thought:Trouble is assumed in this psalm, not avoided: “the day of trouble.” The comfort is not that life will be trouble-free, but that we are never alone in it. David prays that the Lord would hear, defend, send help, and strengthen.“H...