It may be that some of you are in a crisis moment right now, a difficult situation you did not expect, and it’s difficult and no one wants to be in those, but maybe one of the blessings God is giving you is to help you in this moment learn that you must not trust in horses and chariots but you can trust in the name of the Lord our God.
What might we do as individuals, as families, or as a church to make sure that we are not relying upon our inherent advantages? We’re not relying upon our spiritual technology. We’re not relying upon our bank accounts or all that the Lord has given to us as a church, that we might not only talk like we have faith but actually exercise faith. You see the lesson the Lord was teaching Joshua – you don’t get to keep the horses and the chariots because you won’t trust Me. I’ve brought you this far. I’ve given all of these people into your hands. More than you need horses and chariots, you need the Lord your God.
This clip is part of the sermon “Rest from the Battle” delivered by Dr. Kevin DeYoung at Christ Covenant Church in Matthews, NC on November 3, 2024.