Psalms 66:16
Come and hear, all ye that fear God, and I will declare what he hath done for my soul.
Psalms 66:16
Verse 16 is an invitation: “Come and hear, all ye that fear God, and I will declare what he hath done for my soul.” The speaker invites the fearful or reverent to listen to a testimony of God’s personal work. It blends personal testimony with communal worship. The call to listen emphasizes the power of witness—stories of how God has moved in a life can encourage faith in others who fear Him. The verse sits at a hinge point: deliverance and gratitude become a platform for proclamation.
Testimony is a vital vehicle for faith—God’s deeds become nourishment for others’ faith. The verse underscores the communal dimension of salvation: personal experience becomes an instrument of communal encouragement, evangelism, and worship. It also affirms that fear or reverence of God is the appropriate stance from which to witness.
Practically, cultivate your own testimony. Reflect on concrete ways God has moved in your life—deliverance, provision, guidance—and share it with friends, family, or church communities. When you gather with others who fear God, be ready to testify succinctly about God’s work in your soul. Testimonies can be a powerful bridge to those who doubt or are seeking meaning. If you’re nervous about sharing, practice short, honest narratives that highlight God’s character: His faithfulness, grace, and transformative power. Also listen to others’ testimonies; they can be a catalyst for your own faith journey.
Cross-References: Revelation 12:11; Acts 4:20; 1 Thessalonians 5:11; Psalm 22:22