Help is on its Way

God Instructs the People of God

God's People Learn from Prosperity:

God is Victorious

Psalm 20

The Message

A David Psalm

 ^1-4 God answer you on the day you crash, The name God-of-Jacob put you out of harm's reach,
   Send reinforcements from Holy Hill,
   Dispatch from Zion fresh supplies,
   Exclaim over your offerings,
   Celebrate your sacrifices,
   Give you what your heart desires,
   Accomplish your plans.

 ⁵ When you win, we plan to raise the roof
      and lead the parade with our banners.
   May all your wishes come true!

 ⁶ That clinches it—help's coming,
      an answer's on the way,
      everything's going to work out.

 ^7-8 See those people polishing their chariots,
      and those others grooming their horses?
      But we're making garlands for God our God.
   The chariots will rust,
      those horses pull up lame—
      and we'll be on our feet, standing tall.

 ⁹ Make the king a winner, God;
      the day we call, give us your answer.

For Reflection
There you are, tied to the railroad tracks and the train of calamity is bearing down.  it is not the AFLAC duck who will rescue you.  He who answers your prayers is not the banker, or the employer or the counselor.

"God answer you on the day you crash..." The prayer is said -- the call made.  But, in fact, is not your call alone.  It is the call of millions of God's people praying for you. Some praying generally and some praying directly in your name.  Polishing your car, painting your house, or even sucking up to the boss will not save you.  Only God.  Your car will wear out. Your house will always need a new paint job.  Your boss will always disappoint you.

But not God.  When all in this world fails you, you will find yourself the last one standing because you put your faith in God and let God do his thing. You will be victorious in this world because you are protected by the God-of-the-Angel-Armies.

Pray
that your faith is strong -- that you believe so deeply that what troubles you face are of little consequence.  Pray that you seek God's response first.  Pray that you have the confidence in your faith that brings the peace God offers.  Finally, pray for all who suffer that they may know the peace God brings.