FWD: Morning Manna (July 17); BP: Ps. 19; RBTTY: Acts 20:17-38; Ps. 18-19

 
Samuel D. High
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Subject: Morning Manna (July 17); BP: Ps. 19; RBTTY: Acts 20:17-38; Ps. 18-19
 
 
July 17 “Blessed Assurance”  
“. . .the Testimony of the Lord is sure, making wise the  
simple”  
Psalm 19:7b  
We never have to wonder if it’s true or not.  
Trustworthy.  
Is there any word that more aptly describes God’s character and  
conduct? Not likely—although words like “reliable. . .dependable. .  
.faithful. . .honorable, etc.” do come to mind. Regardless, all of these  
point to the truth contained in today’s Manna concerning “the Testimony of  
the Lord.”  
 
The Hebrew word “ ‘eduwth” is used here for “Testimony” and also means  
“witness, recorder, to repeat, testify, give a record of, etc.” Thus, it’s  
the picture of one giving a first-hand, eyewitness account of something he’s  
seen or heard.  
 
In its context of describing God’s Word, the psalmist is reminding us  
of Who God is and what He has promised. The author of Hebrews wrote that  
“pleasing faith” (Heb. 11:6) is anchored in these two attributes and  
unwaveringly clings to them.  
 
Therefore, we should not be surprised that David, the shepherd-king,  
felt the same way. He had no doubts the God of Abraham was the same One  
Who’d created everything (except man) by speaking. . .led Noah to spend 120  
years building the ark in implicit obedience to God’s command. . .called out  
Abraham to follow Him “without knowing where he was going” (Heb. 11:8). .  
.placed Joseph in a strategic position in Pharaoh’s court to preserve his  
family. . .used Moses to lead the children of Israel out of Egyptian  
bondage. . .and enabled him to kill the lion, bear and giant by simply  
trusting in Him.  
 
How wonderful it is when our “testimony is sure (Heb. ‘aman’—‘to build  
up, support, faithful, unchanging, steadfast, etc.’)” because we know “the  
Testimony of the Lord is sure.” This “confident confession” can only arise  
after having found Him faithful in “fiery furnaces…dark valleys. . .Wits’  
End Corner (Ps. 107:27), etc.” But, once we’ve realized He is our “Anchor  
of Hope” (Heb. 6:18-19), we’ll never again find ourselves wondering if He’ll  
be there when we need Him. Hallelujah!!  
 
One of “faith’s fringe benefits” in this is His “making wise the  
simple.” At first glance, the word “simple” seems to imply someone  
unassuming or fairly straightforward; however, when we realize the Hebrew  
word used here (“pethiy”) also means “silly, foolish, easily seduced,  
deluded, enticed, etc.,” we catch a whole new picture all together.  
 
Suddenly, we realize our Lord’s “Testimony” helps guide our steps and  
guards us from the devil’s wiles. By “hiding His words in our heart, we’re  
able to keep from sinning against Him” (Ps. 119:11). That’s why it’s  
important for us to both know and apply His Word in our daily lives. May  
the Holy Spirit help us to live in that blessed assurance today, while  
encouraging others to do so as well.  
 
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