November 4, 2019 -- Psalm 119:46 -- Unstoppable

I will also speak of your testimonies before kings,

and shall not be put to shame,

Psalm 119:46 English Standard Version

Likely this is King David, the author of this Psalm, who is prepared to speak the testimonies of the LORD. Remember the testimonies of the LORD are all His commands and His decrees, all the laws and instructions—by these the Lord of Glory reveals Who He Is. Those who live in fellowship with the High King of Heaven find their lives produce good fruit when their lives conform to His will. Galatians 5 teaches us that the fruit of the Spirit is: love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self-control.

Long before David was king of Israel, he was the youngest son of Jesse. David had seven brothers older than himself. He was belittled by his brothers. While he was still in this lowly state, the Mighty One of Heaven raised David up to speak to King Saul and pricked the king’s conscience about Goliath. Though a youth (disregarded by his own brothers even though they had seen his faith and knew of his courage against marauding bears that would seek to destroy the sheep he was caring for) David was convinced of the mighty testimonies of the Living God. David was prepared to speak of Him no matter the cost or the consequences.

Fascinating, isn’t it, that this youth David was so sure of the Mighty One of Heaven and the victory He would bring, meanwhile an entire army, valiant men and princes, trembled in fear of Goliath and cowered before his blasphemous testimonies of valor. The army of the LORD had forgotten His testimonies and they trembled before the wrong champion. It would take a boy, filled with faith, to teach an army the manliness that comes through faith in the Mighty One of Heaven.

Beloved, when we are prepared to speak of the testimonies of the LORD, He will use our witness. The glorious promise of scripture is this: “Greater is He Who is in you than he who is in the world” (I John 4:4). The eyes of faith will always see the majestic power of God. No matter what is stacked against you, the One Who spoke creation into being, with the lightest breath of His mouth can create or disintegrate. At issue is this: are you prepared to speak up for His honour and glory? Perhaps there is even a more basic question—do you know the testimonies of the LORD? Read the Bible. Investigate Who God really is—find a believer whose faith you admire and ask them to declare the testimonies of the Mighty One of Heaven.

Great are You Lord, and worthy of glory! Mighty are Your splendid acts of salvation. Increase our faith, High King of Heaven, so that we will hear of You in the Word and marvel; read of Your power in the life of believers and in holy awe live for You whole-heartedly. Whenever the moment comes to speak of You, give us holy boldness by the powerful presence of Your Spirit so that Jesus’ Name is honoured and adored and Your renown, Mighty One, will be known before paupers and princes, corporate CEO’s and errand boys. Amen.