Where's Your Trust? God Always Pays Back With More
Psalm 20:7 (NIV):
"Some trust in chariots and some in horses, but we trust in the name of the Lord our God."
A Matter of Trust
Let me ask you a simple but deep question today: Where is your trust?
Because the answer to that question will shape everything: your peace, your choices, your outlook, and your future.
Psalm 20:7 is a verse I’ve often gone back to when life feels uncertain. It says, “Some trust in chariots and some in horses, but we trust in the name of the Lord our God.”
Now in biblical times, chariots and horses were the strongest military equipment you could have. If you had them, you looked powerful. You felt secure. Nations boasted in them. But King David makes a clear distinction: Our confidence is not in what we have, but in who we serve.
We All Trust Something
Here’s the truth: we’re all trusting in something or someone.
Some trust in:
Their job or salary
Their relationships
Their own abilities
The government or economy
The latest trends or advice
But all of these things, as good as they might seem, are fragile. They change. They fade. They can’t guarantee your future. Only one name never changes. Only one foundation is unshakable. The mighty name of Our Lord Jesus.
Trusting God Is Not Weakness, It's Wisdom
Some people think that trusting God means you’re naïve or passive. Far from it. Trusting God is one of the boldest, wisest, most powerful things you can do.
Why? Because you’re placing your hope in the One who:
Created the universe with His word
Holds all things together
Sees the beginning and the end
Cannot lie
Never fails
Always keeps His promises
That’s not blind faith, that’s wise faith.
The Unexpected Return
I recall speaking with a couple from our church who, during a difficult financial season, felt prompted by God to give generously to someone in need. Logically, it didn’t make sense. But they prayed, obeyed, and gave in faith.
A few weeks later, they received an unexpected cheque, more than five times what they had given. They were in tears. Their testimony was simple:
“We put our trust in God, and He didn’t just sustain us, He surprised us.”
That’s what I mean when I say trusting God pays marvellous dividends. Not always in money, but in peace, favour, open doors, strength, and joy. He always gives back more than you can imagine.
3 Reasons to Trust in the Name of the Lord
1. His Name Has Power
The name of the Lord isn’t just a title. It represents His authority, His nature, and His presence. When you trust in His name, you’re calling on the One who can do the impossible.
Philippians 2:9 says God gave Jesus “the name that is above every name.” That means His name is higher than cancer, than debt, than divorce, than depression. Trusting that name is trusting in victory.
2. His Track Record Is Perfect
Think about it, when has God ever failed? Every time you look at Scripture or your own life, you’ll find a faithful God.
He delivered Israel. He raised Jesus from the dead. He’s kept you through storm after storm. He’s the same yesterday, today, and forever.
So you can trust Him. Even when the future feels uncertain, His history proves He’s worthy of your trust.
3. His Rewards Are Eternal
People who trust in the world might enjoy temporary gain, but it won’t last. But those who trust in the Lord? They are never put to shame (Romans 10:11).
Psalm 125:1 says, “Those who trust in the Lord are like Mount Zion, which cannot be shaken but endures forever.”
The reward of trusting God goes beyond this life. It touches eternity.
Make the Choice Daily
Trust isn’t just a one-time decision. It’s a daily posture. When things go wrong, we choose to trust. When we don’t understand, we choose to trust. When we’re blessed, we still choose to trust, not in the blessing, but in the One who gave it.
Choosing to trust God is not always easy. It means surrendering control. But the outcome is always worth it.
Because when you say, “Lord, I trust You,” heaven hears it. And God responds with strength, provision, and peace that this world cannot match.
Let Go of the Chariots and Horses
In modern terms, you might not have literal chariots or horses. But maybe you’ve been relying too much on your job, or on people’s approval, or on your own plans.
It’s time to let go of the false security and grab hold of the One who never changes.
Choose to place your trust in God. It pays. It protects. It promotes. It provides. And best of all, it glorifies Him.
You may not have all the answers. You may not know what’s next. But if your trust is in God, you’re already standing on solid ground.
So today, make Psalm 20:7 your declaration:
“I won’t trust in chariots. I won’t trust in horses.
I will trust in the name of the Lord my God.”
And watch Him do more than you could ask or imagine.