FAITH CAPSULE: Keeping the testimonies of God is evidently a blessing that cannot be denied.

Psalm 119:1-59

Testimony means the evidence in support of fact; a public declaration regarding an experience. It will be right to call testimony a branch of faith because it is also the evidence of things hoped for. Testimonies of God that one keep will determine one’s standing in Him. Psalmist recorded, “Blessed are those who keep His testimonies, who seek Him with the whole heart.” (Psalm 119:2) Those that keep His testimonies will seek Him. Psalm 119:31 states, I cling to Your testimonies; O Lord, do not put me to shame.” Are you one that constantly hold on to what He has done by looking to what He will do? Clinging to His testimonies will no doubt keep one from being ashamed. Which way are you taking in the journey of life? Consider the ways of His testimonies and your feet will step in the right direction just like the Psalmist testifies, “I thought about my ways, and turned my feet to your testimonies.” (Psalm 119:59) Above all, considering the testimonies of God will deliver one from the hand of the wicked just as it is written, “The wicked wait for me to destroy me, but I consider Your testimonies.(Psalm 119:95) Indeed and in truth, it is only a fool will declare that there is no God (Psalm 14:1) All the work of God’s hand is everywhere to testify that the Lord is God and His word is true. He was the same yesterday and forever. It is written, “…for Your wondrous works declare that Your name is near.” (Psalm 75:1) The work of His hand is enough to stop one from being a foolish one in thought and in action. Among His testimonies is declared, “But go and learn what this means; I desire mercy not sacrifice for I did not come to call the righteous, but sinners to repentance.” (Matthew 9:13)  If you are one that keeps His testimonies in your heart, seeking Him will always be your top priority. You seek Him by reaching out to sinners which all of us was once. His testimonies, which you keep, will compel you to reach out to sinners who have no hope outside of Him. Jonah’s loss from the presence of God because of his disobedience relegated him to the sinner’s camp. Jonah spent three days seeking salvation from the dark until he realized what it meant to be a sinner. Jonah’s experience outside of God energized him to go and seek after God by reaching out to lost souls for the Lord. Keeping the testimonies of God is evidently a blessing that cannot be denied. God is faithful to His word.

Prayer for today: Ask God to give you understanding, that you may know His testimonies. Ask God to endue you with the grace to be one that keeps His testimonies and seeks after Him. Be blessed by keeping His testimonies.