Intercession as a Solution - Pt. 2
- Baptist Daily Devotional
- Apr 9
- 2 min read
Rev. O. K. Nkrahene | April 9 2025 | Psalm 20:1–9
KEY VERSE: ”⁷Some trust in chariots and some in horses, but we trust in the Name of the LORD our God. ⁸They collapse and fall, but we rise and stand upright.” Psalm 20:7-8 (ESV)
MESSAGE:
Psalm 20 and Psalm 21 are referred to as Royal Psalms. Psalm 20 is a prayer for the king before battle, and Psalm 21 is a thanksgiving for victory. The prayer is not only for the king’s protection and success (vv.1–5), but also for the well-being of the entire kingdom.
Verses 7 and 8, our focus today, are especially relevant during Lent. They remind us of where true strength lies - not in human systems or visible power, but in God’s Name. In ancient times, chariots and horses symbolised military power. Yet the Psalmist declares that trust in the Name of the Lord surpasses all such might. This was likely a wartime prayer offered for King David, and its message remains timely today.
Throughout Scripture, God has proven that trusting in Him brings real results:
In Exodus 14:24-25, God intervened by clogging the wheels of Egypt’s chariots as they pursued Israel.
In Deuteronomy 20:1-3, God instructed Moses and the people not to fear enemy forces but to trust Him.
In 1 Samuel 17:45, David faced Goliath with confidence in God’s Name—not in weapons—and won.
These stories are not just historical—they are meant to inspire hope and strengthen faith in times of difficulty (Romans 15:4).
FEET AND HANDS FOR THE MESSAGE:
This message should lead us into active intercession - for our world, nation, and communities. In a time when many systems are proving unreliable, let us stand in the gap through prayer, believing that God's power is still unmatched.
PRAYER:
Lord Jesus, teach me to trust deeply in Your Name. Help me believe that victory is always possible with You, no matter the hurdles. Amen.
THERE SHALL BE SHOWERS OF BLESSING.
SHOWERS! BLESSINGS!!
The 365 DAILY BIBLE READING Day 99: Deuteronomy 25-26 — Justice and Firstfruits Offering
DAILY word study: TRUST The Hebrew word for trust in Psalm 20:7 is בָּטַח (bāṭaḥ), meaning to be confident, secure, or to rely on completely.
In Psalm 20:7, the psalmist contrasts two sources of confidence—military might and the Name of the Lord. The word bāṭaḥ carries a depth of assurance, depicting a heart leaning entirely on God’s strength. This isn’t partial belief—it’s full surrender. Throughout Scripture, this kind of trust is foundational to intercession (Proverbs 3:5–6, Isaiah 26:3).
Intercession flows from a heart that believes God is able and willing to act. Our confidence in prayer is rooted in who God is, not in what we see around us.
Reflection: To pray effectively for others, we must first trust the One we pray to. Trust leads to action, and action leads to intercession.
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