Where does your greatest respect and confidence lie?

If you were to type in your search engine, "most powerful military in the world," you would clearly learn that the United States of America reigns supreme in all military sectors. The U.S defense budget is greater than 600 Billion dollars, which is more than the next ten top militaries in the world COMBINED. Our biggest conventional military advantage would have to be our fleet of 19 aircraft carriers,

a technologically advanced fleet of weaponry, a very well trained human force, and not to mention the worlds largest nuclear arsenal.

 I think it is safe to say, that America is the strongest, prowess country in the world. As I was reading through Psalm 147 this morning, verses 10-11 caught my eye...

"His delight is not in the strength of the horse, nor his pleasure in the legs of man, but the Lord takes pleasure in those who fear him, in those who hope in his steadfast love."

This word "strength" in the Old Testament is most likely referring to/ or in comparison to military strength. When the author in this text talks of the Horse and the Legs of man, we can assume that he is referring to weaponry and infantry used in military defense or what "man" would consider strength.  

What I am reminded of in these verses and in the entire Psalm is, that the greatest strength or force to have on our side, is not our military (although it comes in very handy, and I don't want to loose it) but it is The Lord God, Himself. 

He is stronger than any number of aircraft carriers, a technologically advanced fleet of weaponry, a very well trained human force, and not to mention the worlds largest nuclear arsenal.

What He looks for are the qualities of Reverence and Hope.

Reverence: Deep respect for someone or something.
Hope: A feeling of confident expectation and desire.

Where does your greatest respect and confidence lie?