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📖 Bible
Meditation No. 1811
🔆 AATHAVAN
– Thursday, 22.01.2026
“Even now, behold, my witness is in heaven, And my advocate is on high.” — Job 16:19
In this world, when we apply for certain jobs, we are often asked to submit a conduct certificate or recommendation from respected individuals in society. The reason is simple: those who select candidates want to ensure that the person appointed is of good character. However, in reality, many of those who issue such certificates are not necessarily people of good character themselves.
We may obtain certificates from our Members of Parliament (MPs) or Members of the Legislative Assembly (MLAs). Yet, quite often, those who certify us may actually have a poorer testimony than we do. In other words, people who themselves do not live a commendable life end up giving certificates of good conduct to others!
But what truly matters is not the testimony given by human beings, but the testimony God gives concerning us. God’s testimony is not like the testimony of people in this world. When the Jews accused and criticized Jesus Christ, He was not troubled by it, because He did not value human testimony; rather, He esteemed the testimony of the Father above all.
Jesus clearly told the Jews:
“And the Father who sent Me, He has testified about Me. You have neither heard His voice at any time nor seen His form.” — John 5:37
And again, He said:
“Even if I testify about Myself, My testimony is true, for I know where I came from and where I am going; but you do not know where I come from or where I am going… I am He who testifies about Myself, and the Father who sent Me testifies about Me.” — John 8:14, 18
In the same way, Job’s friends brought many accusations against him. Yet Job was not shaken by them. That is why he boldly declared, “My witness is in heaven, and my advocate is on high.” In essence, he was saying, “What you say about me does not matter; what heaven says about me is enough.” Yes, beloved, we too are called to live such a life that bears a higher testimony.
Today, people may speak in many ways about our lives; they may criticize our spiritual activities. But what we truly need is not the testimony of people, but the testimony spoken about us in heaven. In recent times, defamatory news about many Christian ministers often comes to light. Such reports cause pain and discouragement. Some try to defend themselves by presenting various evidences. But more important than defending ourselves is this: we must live in such a way that God Himself testifies about our lives. That testimony alone will stand as the supreme testimony.
When we live in fellowship with God, we too—like Job—can understand what testimony God holds concerning us. This is vital for the growth of our spiritual life. When insignificant people speak words meant to destabilize us, we can remain bold and calm, like Jesus Christ and like Job.
Moreover, if we live such a life of divine approval, the author of Hebrews declares:
“So that we confidently say, ‘The Lord is my helper, I will not be afraid. What will man do to me?’” — Hebrews 13:6
Yes, beloved, let us live our lives in a manner that pleases God, so that we may receive a good testimony from Him.
Gospel Message: Bro.
M. Geo Prakash

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