S – Some take pride in chariots, and others in horses, but we take pride in the name of the Lord our God. ⁸ They collapse and fall, but we rise and stand firm. 

Psalms 20:7–8 CSB

O – Commentary:

In contrast with those who trust in military equipment (or in horses, 33:17), David trusted in the Lord. The verb for trust is actually “keep in memory or ponder” (zāḵar). Contemplation of the Lord builds confidence in Him.

The object of his faith was the name of the Lord. God’s “name” is His nature, His reputation and character. David’s faith came from meditating and pondering on the known reputation of God.

20:8. Because of God’s character David envisioned a great defeat of the enemy. He foresaw the certainty of his army’s victory.

 Allen P. Ross, “Psalms,” in The Bible Knowledge Commentary: An Exposition of the Scriptures, ed. J. F. Walvoord and R. B. Zuck, vol. 1 (Wheaton, IL: Victor Books, 1985), 809.

A – What or who do we trust in our lives?  God needs to be at the top of the list.  David puts his faith in the name of God.  Do we invite God/ Holy Spirit to be part of our day?  When we do that, we are inviting all of his character, power, presence and abilities to lead us into our conversations, interactions and experiences.  In doing so, we rise against defeat and stand victorious.

R – Heavenly Father, you are God.  You have no equal and we invite you into our day.  We ask that all of your character, power, presence and abilities lead us.  We want to be victorious in each moment.  We surrender this day to you.