DON’T BET ON THE HORSES

READING: PROVERBS 21:24-31

Verse 31: “The horse is prepared for the day of battle, but deliverance is from the Lord.”

There are familiar scenes which repeatedly appear on television news broadcasts. These scenes first involve views of ferocious winds and waves. Next is footage of people doing their best to secure homes and businesses that are in the path of the storm. Then finally we are shown cars and trucks making their way out of the threatened region. These scenes depict people who are taking reasonable precautions. However, it would be great if they would show just a bit more. Reasonable precautions are wise and should be taken, but the most important of all steps needs to have top priority. That step is to relate to, expect and depend upon the provision that comes from God and no other source. Today’s scripture verse states this precisely. Whatever we can properly accomplish to prepare for the day of trouble is fine, but our first and greatest hope and chief priority should be in our Lord who is sovereign and will not fail. That’s a thought – about God’s Word.

RESPONSE

1. What are some “horses” of our culture that get prepared for the day of battle?

2. What does it take for the Lord to be our greatest hope and chief priority?