One of my favorite psalms, Psalm 111 emphasizes God’s works:

• The works of the LORD are great, Studied by all who have pleasure in them.
• His work is honorable and glorious, And His righteousness endures forever.
• He has made His wonderful works to be remembered; The LORD is gracious and full of compassion.
• He has given food to those who fear Him; He will ever be mindful of His covenant.
• He has declared to His people the power of His works, In giving them the heritage of the nations.
• The works of His hands are verity and justice; All His precepts are sure. (Psalm 111.2 – 7, NKJV)

Following God is more than believing a set of words. It’s being alert to and appreciating his work. Just as our witness must include works, not just words (see Matthew 5.16), so God’s works are witness to him.

Jesus answered them, “I have shown you many good works from the Father; for which of them are you going to stone me?” (John 10.32, ESV)

And there is a relationship between words and works at the psalm’s end:

The fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom; A good understanding have all those who do His commandments. His praise endures forever. (Psalm 111.10, NKJV)

“I just want to understand the Bible!” Great, try putting it into practice. “A good understanding have all those who DO his commandments.”

Anyone who chooses to do the will of God will find out whether my teaching comes from God or whether I speak on my own. (John 7.17, NIV)