I flipped on the TV while I was on the treadmill this morning and heard the news about the Boston bombers—one being killed, the other still to be found. It made me wonder if there are others like them all over the place that no one suspects. It’s not the same country I grew up in. (I could get carried away with that.)
After I finished walking my 3 miles, I took out my Bible to continue down the Ps. 119 path looking at all the verses that mention testimonies. The next three were so good. They provide the perspective I need during times like this.
The news coverage will continue throughout the day as more suspects are found and caught. It will be gripping. But I have richer things to think about. Join me in looking at three testimony verses, and let’s get our minds off of the events of the day for a few minutes.
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Psalms 119:88 Quicken me after thy lovingkindness; so shall I keep the testimony of thy mouth. |
If testimony is my favorite word for the word in Ps. 119, lovingkindness is my favorite characteristic of God. This is a great prayer. Lord, enliven me with your lovingkindnesses that you so amply provide, then I’ll apply what I know of your testimonies. Bottom line, I just need God’s help to keep his testimonies. I need God to come through for me and encourage and embolden me. |
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Psalms 119:95 The wicked have waited for me to destroy me: but I will consider thy testimonies. |
If there ever was a time to become distraught over the wickedness surrounding us, this is it. The wicked, including Satan, is a destroyer. The message of this verse is one of focus. Yes, the wicked want to destroy us and our families, but rather than get carried away, consider his testimonies. Didn’t Saul want to destroy David? Look who won. God was with David because he was a man after God’s own heart. He was chosen by God. I’m chosen by God. Those who trust in God are winners. Destroyers are losers. The Lord is my helper, and I will not fear what man shall do unto me. (Hebrews 13:6) |
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Psalms 119:99 I have more understanding than all my teachers: for thy testimonies are my meditation.
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Understanding is applied knowledge. Teachers may have knowledge, but I know how to apply knowledge when I meditate on God’s testimonies. Esther knew God’s greatness, but it wasn’t until she applied her faith and stood up for her people before the king, who had the power to destroy her, that she really meant anything to her people and accomplished God’s plan for her. I meditate on that, and it makes me want to trust God to find out and stand up for what I need to. The writer of Hebrews (13:6 above) got fuel for his faith from this O.T. testimony of David's: In God have I put my trust: I will not be afraid what man can do unto me. (Psalms 56:11) |
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