What do we trust in?

May he give you the desire of your heart
and make all your plans succeed. May we shout for joy over your victory
and lift up our banners in the name of our God.
May the Lord grant all your requests. Now this I know:
The Lord gives victory to his anointed.
He answers him from his heavenly sanctuary
with the victorious power of his right hand. Some trust in chariots and some in horses,
but we trust in the name of the Lord our God. They are brought to their knees and fall,
but we rise up and stand firm. Lord, give victory to the king!
Answer us when we call!
(Psalm 20:4-9 NIV)

Some trust in this or that
But we trust in the name of The Lord our God.

That is what I say, but I think this is an important test of our faith. Do I trust in God or in relationships for value? Do I trust in God saying I am faithful or in the number of students in my ministry for success and worth? For we in the church and ministry are just as tempted by the success the world seeks after for identity. We may count people instead of money but neither are really in our control.

I remember the prophets of old who had incredibly hard and yet faithful lives and ministry. Yet not one turned to God from Jeremiah's ministry. He failed in the eyes of the world and yet I believe with all my heart that God looked at Jeremiah in his death and said well done good and faithful servant. He was faithful to God and what God had called him to, he could only work with the circumstances God have him.

God I pray that I would trust in you alone and be faithful to whatever circumstances and in whatever circumstances you give me. But I will fail by my strength so Lord fill me with your love and strength and wisdom,
Amen