Our scripture this morning is Psalms 20:7-8.
Some nations boast of their chariots and horses, but we boast in the name of the Lord our God. Those nations will fall down and collapse, but we will rise up and stand firm.
In the days of King David, “nations boast of their chariots and horses” as a way of expressing pride in their society. It was to tell others how powerful they were and where they put their faith. It is a sad statement that we still do this two thousand years later.
The psalmist sings “we boast in the name of the Lord our God”. This statement is echoed in Jeremiah 9:24 and 1 Corinthians 1:31. Scripture repeatedly tells us we are nothing without God’s strength and if there is any boast, it should be only about His love for us.
We haven’t gotten to this point yet unfortunately. We still raise our voices against one another, using God’s gifts to hurt rather than help. The psalmist foretells what awaits those who do not revere God: “Those nations will fall down and collapse”. It doesn’t have to be this way. God is patiently waiting for each of us to return to His love and go share it with the world.
Gracious God, we are sorry for our pride and disobedience. Help us to see Your plan for all creation and be part of what You are doing. Amen.
