“That I may publish with the voice of thanksgiving and tell of all thy wondrous works.” Psalm 26:7

A witness can be described as someone who has actually seen or been involved in an event. To say that the witness is proven is to say that the account is credible. As born-again believers we are called to be credible in spreading the Gospel and giving God the glory in all things. “For it is God which worketh in you both to will and to do of his good pleasure. Do all things without murmurings and disputings: That ye may be blameless and harmless, the sons of God, without rebuke, in the midst of a crooked and perverse nation, among whom ye shine as lights in the world;” Philippians 2:13-15.

In Psalm 26 King David gave a self-defense of his life as being one that was separated to God and away from the world. He sought God for vindication and was confident that he could be found with genuineness and sincerity in his walk of faith. God’s lovingkindness and wonderful works evoked praise, thanksgiving, and honor from David throughout his entire life. He proclaimed his loyalty to be a witness for God in these words “That I may publish with the voice of thanksgiving and tell of all thy wondrous works.” Psalm 26:7.  

How do you measure up today? It is imperative that we stand separate from the world and yet live in the world as credible witnesses for His glory. Romans 12:1-2 states “I beseech you therefore, brethren, by the mercies of God, that ye present your bodies a living sacrifice, holy, acceptable unto God, which is your reasonable service.  And be not conformed to this world: but be ye transformed by the renewing of your mind, that ye may prove what is that good, and acceptable, and perfect, will of God.”

Each day we are recipients of God’s lovingkindness and amazing grace; let us strive to give Him our all in speech, thought and deed towards others; standing ready to give an account of the joy and hope that dwells deep down in our souls “But sanctify the Lord God in your hearts: and be ready always to give an answer to every man that asketh you a reason of the hope that is in you with meekness and fear” 1 Peter 3:15

Like the example of King David in Psalm 26, as proven witnesses for God, let us choose to be thankful at all times “I will bless the LORD at all times: his praise shall continually be in my mouth.” Psalm 34:1. In and through all things we must give Him alone the praise and thanksgiving; resting in the assurance that He is working all things out for our good and His glory!

Our lights must shine in this dark world that others will see and hear our testimony of God’s amazing grace “Then I said, I will not make mention of him, nor speak any more in his name. But his word was in mine heart as a burning fire shut up in my bones, and I was weary with forbearing, and I could not stay.” Jeremiah 20:9. God’s love for us is incomprehensible and our acclamations of praise and thanksgiving cannot be contained!

Finally, prayerfully we will be found faithful witnesses by our Lord and Savior forever. In the book of Revelation John saw a future vision of overcomers around the throne of God on a sea of glass; they stood victorious against the beast and had the harps of God in their hands. They were singing and giving God praise for His truth, divine justice, and wonderful works. In God we are overcomers in this world and can stand victorious; one day we will by the grace of Almighty God, our King of Kings and Lord of Lord’s stand in His presence, forever!

To God be the glory in all things; may His peace and grace be with you all!