Psalm 33

The title reflects that of a recent movie about a magnificent horse and how he became involved in a war.  One key element in the movie was how valuable the horse became once war was declared.  The psalmist reflected on the sad fact that kings trust in the greatness of their armies and their strength relative to the strength and resources of their enemies.  Wisdom is found in those who fear, hope in, and wait for the LORD. The wise understand that you can have superior strength and resources and still lose the battle.  There are forces above and beyond the visible world that must be acknowledged.  All the war horses in the world cannot defeat the purposes of God.

LORD, remind us to trust in you, and not in our visible resources.