As we all experience life-changing moments and crisis hitherto unknown, today we draw lessons from Psalm 20 quoting this Karen Huang’s piece that will speak to us. The first verses of this Psalm remind us of the first place of call and the manner of approach we must inculcate whatever the circumstance we face. Cry out His name you righteous ones, He never fails. Oh, but this is our weakness, our desperation for ‘now’ answers yet should He delay, He provides the grace to go through!

Karen’s story follows:

**“I needed two medications urgently. One was for my mom’s allergies and the other for my niece’s eczema. Their discomfort was worsening, but the medicines were no longer available in pharmacies. Desperate and helpless, I prayed repeatedly, Lord, please help them.

Weeks later, their conditions became manageable. God seemed to be saying: “There are times when I use medicines to heal. But medicines don’t have the final say; I do. Don’t place your trust in them, but in Me.“

In Psalm 20, King David took comfort in God’s trustworthiness. The Israelites had a powerful army, but they knew that their biggest strength came from “the name of the LORD” (V. 7). They placed their trust in God’s name—in who He is, His unchanging character, and unfailing promises. They held on to the truth that He who is sovereign and powerful over all situations would hear their prayers and deliver them from their enemies (V. 6).

While God may use the resources of this world to help us, ultimately, victory over our problems comes from Him. Whether He gives us a resolution or the grace to endure, we can trust that He’ll be to us all that He says He is. We don’t have to be overwhelmed by our troubles, but we can face them with His hope and peace”.

In your personal battles, where or in what do you place your trust? How might trusting in God’s name change the way you cope with these challenges? **Taken from Our Daily Bread

The earlier we took to heart that the times are here just like in Joseph’s days when money failed (Genesis 47:15), but we have a place to turn to. This is the time to trust in the Lord to make a way. Shalom.


Pastor Afolabi Oladele