2 Sam. 24 [The Message]

This is a profound phrase. It is in reference to David’s occasion of counting Israel so he could have a carnal estimate of their military power He had obviously forgotten his MO when he faced Goliath. (He trusted in the Lord’s Name rather than carnal weapons)

God doesn’t need our better ideas. He doesn’t need our abilities, or physical strength, or influence, or intelligence. He DOES need our trust.

Statistics are not inherently bad. When they become more important than trust, they displace God’s power and become an idol.

To pray is better than to count.