“Some trust in chariots, and some in horses; But we will remember the name of the LORD our God” (Psalm 20:7, NKJV). Chariots and horses were the most advanced military resources of their day, the equivalent of trusting in whatever seems most powerful and reliable.
This verse doesn’t dismiss preparation or resources outright. It names where ultimate trust actually belongs, not in the visible, impressive resources, but in God’s name.
It’s worth translating chariots and horses into modern equivalents, whatever resource, credential, or asset you’re tempted to trust in above God.
What’s your modern version of chariots and horses, the thing you trust in by default, that this verse invites you to trust God above instead?