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PSALM 20

A day of trouble (1–3). David was going out to battle, and he and his people gathered to pray. His secret of victory was the name of the Lord (v. 1), the Lord he worshiped sincerely and sacrificially.

A day of triumph (4–6). Again, it is in the name of the Lord that you fight the forces of evil (v. 5). God hears and answers prayer and sends you the help you need.

A day of trust (7–9). David had a great name, but the name of the Lord is much greater. Some people have names that cannot be trusted, but God’s name has never failed. Your days of trouble can become days of triumph if you trust in the name of the Lord.

What’s in a Name?

In the Bible, names are important because the name represents the person. When somebody had a life-changing experience, the name was often changed. For example, Abram became Abraham and Sarai became Sarah (Gen. 17), and Simon was given the name Peter (John 1:42). The Bible records many names of God, and all of them can be trusted. (See Pss. 9:10; 33:21; 44:5.)

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