Leviticus 11-13, Psalm 33
Psalm 33:16-17 (NLT)
“The best-equipped army cannot save a king, nor is great strength enough to save a warrior. Don’t count on your warhorse to give you victory—for all its strength, it cannot save you.”
In Psalm 33:16–17, David reminds believers not to rely on human power or military strength for salvation. He understood that a large army could not guarantee victory or secure a king’s reign—true deliverance comes only from the Lord. David also points out the limitations of human strength, emphasizing that individual power is not enough to bring victory. He uses the image of a warhorse, which symbolized military might in biblical times, to show that even the strongest earthly resources cannot save. Our trust must rest in Father-God alone, not in human ability or material strength.
I recently heard a preacher say that one of the ways people go wrong in their faith is by taking credit for what the Lord has accomplished. These verses reflect that truth. People often claim their victories come from their own strength, resources, or effort. Kings trust in their armies, equipment, and skill, believing these things will secure success. I see this same tendency in my own life. I had a goal of writing a novel for more than twenty years, but I could not accomplish it on my own. I tried stubbornly to do everything myself, and it wasn’t until I asked for help from the Holy Spirit that I was able to develop a story I truly love. I know with certainty that I did not reach this point in my writing journey without the Lord’s help.
My relationship with the Holy Spirit continues to teach me that when I rely on God rather than my own strength, I am able to move forward in ways I could not before. Victory does not come from self-sufficiency, but from trust and dependence on the Lord.
If these verses resonate with you—if you feel drawn to place your faith in Jesus Christ, the One who brings true victory in every area of life—this may be your moment. Open your heart to Him. Speak to Him in prayer, expressing your trust, your desire to walk with Him, and your willingness to welcome His presence into your life. God is faithful and ready to meet you exactly where you are.
Heavenly Father, I give You my life. Please forgive me for all my sins and wash me clean through the blood of Jesus. I believe in my heart that You raised Jesus from the dead, and I confess with my mouth that Jesus is my Lord and Savior. Right now, I receive Your forgiveness and the gift of salvation. Thank You, Lord—I am saved, I am forgiven, I am clean, and I am made new in Jesus’ name. Amen.
If you prayed this prayer, welcome to the family of Father-God! I encourage you to find and join a Holy Spirit–filled, full-Gospel, Bible-based church where you can grow in your faith and experience the Lord’s love, signs, wonders, and miracles in your life.
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