Through God We Shall Do Valiantly

A Sermon on Psalm Chapter 60

Psalm 60 is a psalm born out of trouble. David was not standing on a mountain of victory when he wrote these words. He was standing in the midst of difficulty, confusion, and national distress. The people had suffered setbacks, and it seemed as though God had withdrawn His hand of blessing. Yet from the ashes of disappointment rises one of the greatest declarations of faith found in the Scriptures:

“Through God we shall do valiantly: for he it is that shall tread down our enemies.” — Psalm 60:12

How often life brings us to similar places. There are seasons when our plans fail, our strength fades, and our hearts become discouraged. We pray and wonder why the answer has not yet come. We look around and see problems we cannot solve. Like David, we may feel shaken by circumstances beyond our control.

The first lesson of Psalm 60 is that faith does not deny reality. David did not pretend everything was fine. He spoke honestly before God. He acknowledged the nation’s pain and confessed that they had been shaken. God is not offended when His children bring their burdens to Him. He invites us to cast all our care upon Him because He cares for us.

Many people carry hidden burdens. Some carry grief. Others carry disappointment. Some are wounded by words spoken years ago. Others struggle with fears about the future. Psalm 60 reminds us that we do not have to hide these things from God. The Lord already knows our hearts. He invites us to come boldly to His throne and find grace in our time of need.

Yet David does not remain in despair. In the midst of trouble he remembers who God is. Circumstances may change, but God never changes. Nations rise and fall, kingdoms come and go, but the Lord remains on His throne. The God who delivered Israel in the past was still able to deliver them again.

That truth is just as relevant today. The world may seem uncertain. Society may change. Governments may change. Economies may rise and fall. But the Lord remains faithful. The same God who parted the Red Sea, shut the mouths of lions, and raised Christ from the dead is still working in the lives of His people.

David also recognized the weakness of human strength. Armies, weapons, and strategies have their place, but they cannot replace dependence upon God. He understood that true victory comes from the Lord.

How often we rely on our own wisdom before seeking God’s guidance. We trust our plans, our resources, and our abilities. Then when those things fail, we finally turn to prayer. David teaches us that prayer should not be our last resort; it should be our first response.

The psalm ends with confidence. David does not know exactly how God will work, but he knows God will work. Faith does not always know the details, but it trusts the One who holds the details in His hands.

Perhaps today you feel defeated by circumstances. Perhaps a door has closed, a prayer seems unanswered, or a burden feels too heavy to bear. Psalm 60 reminds us that setbacks are not the end of the story. God’s people may be pressed down, but they are not abandoned. They may be discouraged, but they are not defeated.

Lift your eyes above the storm. Look beyond the battle. Remember who your God is. The God who helped David is the God who helps His people today.

And let the words of Psalm 60 become your testimony:

“Through God we shall do valiantly.”

Not through our strength.
Not through our wisdom.
Not through our resources.

But through God.

For when God is with us, defeat can become victory, sorrow can become joy, and weakness can become strength.

May the Lord bless you indeed.
George’s Web Ministries
“God is a good God. God knows, God loves, and God cares.”

God is a good God.

God knows, God loves, God cares.

Written for Georgeswebministries.com

4th June 2026