INSPIRE Devotionals
With Emmanuel Afiawari
Sunday, August 10, 2025
Topic: THE POWER OF TRUST (Part 2)
Memory Verse: "Some trust in chariots, and some in horses; but we will remember the name of the Lord our God" - Psalms 20:7 NKJV
Bible Text: Proverbs 3:5-6 NKJV
5. Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and lean not on your own understanding;
6. In all your ways acknowledge Him, And He shall direct your paths.
INSPIRATION: It is vain to trust in the arm of flesh, and futile to rely on the power of your weaponry or of technology. Ascribing your victory to your strength or know-how is an unwise move because there're people far stronger and smarter than you who do not enjoy the victories you enjoy even when faced with less fierce battles. The psalmist tells us, "For they did not take the land by their sword — their arm did not bring them victory — but by your right hand, your arm, and the light of your face, because you were favorable toward them" (Psalms 44:3 CSB)
Elsewhere, the Psalmist says, "Some find their strength in their weapons and wisdom, but my miracle-deliverance can never be won by men. Our boast is in Yahweh our God, who makes us strong and gives us victory!" (Psalm 20:7 TPT). It is only the name of the Lord that is worth boasting about or remembering in times of trouble. For "The name of the Lord is a fortified tower; the righteous run to it and are safe" (Proverbs 18:10 NIV).
Our heart can safely and confidently trust in His name. His name has a warranty that does not expire, it carries the potency and authority which everything else recognises and bows to (Philippiabs 2:9-10). Would you rather trust in a name that can't save (Acts 4:12; John 8:36)? Or would you rather trust a name that can't guarantee you access to God (John 14:6)?
TODAY'S TAKE HOME:
Never form the habit of trusting in vain glory or things that can't come to your help when it matters most. On the contrary, you can put your absolute trust in the Lord God.
PRAYER: O Lord, help me to prioritise your name above anything else. I receive grace to fully trust and depend on the name of Lord Jesus Christ, knowing that in Your name, my victory is sure, in Jesus name.
