Testify!!

Testify!

“[24] Publish his glorious deeds among the nations. Tell everyone about the amazing things he does.” 1 Chronicles 16:24 NLT

A bit of context wlll help here. Recall the carelessness of Israel when it placed the ark of the covenant on a cart, and then tried to drive it into town. We recall that a man named Uzzah had tried to steady the cart as it was being pulled by oxen that stumbled, and God struck him dead. Out of dread, and a bit of anger, Daivd directed the ark to the house of one Obed-Edom. No reason is given for this directive by the king, but the big lesson for me here is that what could have led to the death of Obed-Edom led to amazing blessings. He must have known the right way to handle the ark, and God blessed him so mich that even the king noticed. What do I do with the knowledge and experience of God I have?

David had learnt the hard way, and he  prepared a tent for the ark, consecrated the Levites for service in relation to the ark, and appointed men to record, and to thank and praise the LORD God of Israel. You may wonder what was to be recorded, but we learn that what does not get measured does not get appreciated. How do I track and appreciate God's dealings with me if there is no record? How do I even keep track of His merciful interventions in my life if I just coast through life with no accountability or appreciation of what I receive from and in Him? I must avoid such carelessness, because an ungrateful life cannot experience the fullness of God's grace and mercy. How is my heart? Does it know who this God is?

David was a man whose life's choices are worthy of emulation. He not only delivered a song to Asaph and his brethren, but we know he was also a man who praised God on a continuous basis. The verse above has to be ny default setting: I publish the glorious deeds of God among the nations. To publish is to declare and make available to an audience. Anywhere I go is an opportunity to declare God's mighty deeds. I am not ashaned of the One who owns me. I take stock of amazing things He does, and I make sure to tell all I come in contact with. What has He done for you? The fact that He has kept me sane and saved deserve praise. What are you going to tell people who ask you the basis of your faith and life? God's time of favour is here.