His Promises have been Thoroughly Tested

“Your promises have been thoroughly tested, and your servant loves them.” Psalm 119:140 NIV

In an article published by Runner’s World recently titled “The 8 Best Treadmills, According to Our Testing,” the writer said, “Running outdoors is the most refreshing. But with cold winter weather here, as well as added time constraints and other factors during the holiday season, putting miles in on the treadmill is better than putting up excuses for not running at all.” After further discussion, they included a section titled “Why Trust Us” and said “At Runner’s World, we’ve spent decades covering everything related to running, and our test team has evaluated gear from running shoes to smartwatches to sports bras. We are a team of runners writing for other runners and we understand what you are looking for when it comes to your gear.If you’re going to buy a piece of equipment that potentially costs thousands of dollars, you want to know that you’re making a good investment. That’s why we test these so hard and make so many demands of the product. We routinely speak to the manufacturers, coaches, and other runners just like you to ensure that our content and recommendations are the best you’ll find.”

And, you know, when it comes to things that have been rigorously, exhaustively, and systematically tested, the psalmist, David, declared that God’s “promises have been thoroughly tested.” Because David knew they had been repeatedly tried and repeatedly proven to be true, he could confidently and completely count on God to keep His word, to make good on His oaths, and to fulfill each and every one of His vows. This knowledge of the pureness and reliability of God’s Word brought such joy and comfort to David’s heart that he declared “your servant loves them.” 

So, no matter what you’re going through today, take heart in knowing that God has NEVER failed to keep a promise my friend. And since He has promised to go with us wherever we go and to never leave us or forsake us, we can find the strength and courage to face whatever the day holds with no fear of the future. 

Heavenly Father, thank You for the timely reminder that your promises have been thoroughly tested and have ALWAYS proven to be true. Not just ONE of them, but ALL of them! Knowing that the Bible has never been disproven then, help us to trust in who You say You are and that, although we will face trials on this earth, we will one day spend eternity with You. It’s in your precious name. We pray Jesus. Amen.

Happy Running!