Excerpt from Chapter 4

David had friends, armies, mighty men of valor, captains, generals, weapons, fortresses, horses, chariots, national allies and at times his own entire nation fighting on his behalf. But he knew his weapons were harmless against his enemies if not wielded by God: “I do not trust in my bow, my sword does not give me victory; but You give us victory over our enemies.” (44:6,7)

His shields would be flimsy defenses if God did not stand behind them: “You are a shield around me, O Lord.” (3:3) “My shield is God Most High.” (7:10)

His fortress would slide back like sand were not the Rock of Ages its foundation: “The Lord is my rock, my fortress and my deliverer.” (18:2)

And though there were many of his comrades who dearly loved him, David was aware that even their greatest intentions were shaky and undependable: “It is better to take refuge in the Lord than to trust in men.” (118:8)

“Through Thee we shall the victory gain,

Though hosts of hell oppose:

Thou art our God and Thou shalt reign

And conquer all our foes.

We trust not in our bow or sword:

For weakness is our power:

In Thee we trust, Almighty Lord,

Through every dangerous hour.”

We have seen in the previous chapter that God’s eye sees us, His ear hears us and now we see that his mighty arm saves us! No one and nothing else can but Him. Therefore, do not doubt that He alone can save! Let God be true and every man on earth a liar – He will fulfill His promises because He is the only one in existence who can.