Chasing Chariots

"The Philistines gathered themselves together to fight with… thirty thousand chariots… And Jonathan said… Come, and let us go over unto the garrison… for there is no restraint to the LORD to save by many or by few" (1 Samuel 13:5; 14:6).  "Some trust in chariots…  but we will remember the name of the LORD our God" (Psalm 20:7).  "Then the Spirit said unto Philip, Go near, and join thyself to this chariot.  And Philip ran thither to him… and preached unto him Jesus" (Acts 8:29-35). 

The Philistines were set to fight

With thirty-thousand chariots placed

To conquer Israel with their might,

But God stepped in, and they were chased. 

There's no restraint with God to save

By many or by very few.  

He rose triumphant from the grave,

And all His foes He shall subdue. 

Though some, in vain, are still embracing

Their chariots now with confidence,

We follow Christ, who yet is chasing

Satanic hosts in our defense. 

To friendly chariots we proclaim  

The truth, like Philip in his chase. 

So may we preach, O Lord, Your name

As we are Spirit-led by grace.