Get Ready
Thursday, August 14
Get Ready
Some trust in chariots, and some in horses: but we will remember the name of the Lord our God. Psalm 20:7
David was not passive. While he placed his ultimate trust in God, he didn’t sit idly by, hoping for a miracle without any effort on his part. Before going into battle, David made preparations. He offered sacrifices, organized his army, and took the necessary steps to ensure they were ready for the fight. But in the end, he knew that despite all his efforts, victory would only come from the Lord.
This is the delicate balance we must strike in our own lives. While we are called to act and prepare for what’s ahead, we must always remember that our efforts alone cannot bring us the victory. The Israelites didn’t rely on their horses and chariots—they relied on God. David trusted God’s power to lead him to victory, but he still had to make preparations. In the same way, we can’t be passive in our lives. We must take steps, make plans, and work toward our goals, but we also have to trust that it is God’s hand at work, not just our own.
How do we avoid the danger of passivity while still showing our dependence on God? It’s simple: we take action but don’t trust in the results of those actions to be our ultimate source of success. We act with faith, knowing that while we must do our part, the outcome is in God’s hands. Our preparation is important, but we must never let it become our source of confidence. Instead, we place our confidence in God’s provision and power.
Are there areas of your life where you’ve been passive, waiting for God to act without doing your part? Or maybe you’ve been overly focused on your own efforts, forgetting to depend on God’s power. How can you take action today while trusting that God is the one who ultimately provides the victory?
Today, let’s resolve to act with purpose, but always in recognition that God is the one who makes our efforts fruitful. We prepare, but we trust God for the outcome.
Prayer for today: Lord, help me to balance my efforts with trust in You. I know I need to prepare and act, but ultimately, I place my trust in You for the victory. Teach me to do my part without relying on my own strength, and to always remember that it’s You who gives the increase. Amen.