As God is faithful, our message to you is not “Yes and No.” For the Son of God, Jesus Christ, who was preached among you by us did not become “Yes and No”; on the contrary, a final “Yes” has come in Him. For every one of God’s promises is “Yes” in Him. Therefore, the “Amen” is also spoken through Him by us for God’s glory. 2 Corinthians 1:18-20
My words…
Praise
From long ago, You proclaimed through Your prophets that a Savior of the world would descend and offer a way to true freedom. Your Son said, “Yes.” Would He live in poverty, preach using parables, work miracles, as was foretold? Yes, yes, and yes. Would He die in silence and suffering? Yes. Jesus, the perfect Son who never said no to His Father. Your Son walked the dusty roads of Palestine, proclaiming a message forged before that dust was created. He embodied the message, so when He taught us to turn the other cheek, love our neighbor, and humble ourselves, He had already done it. He said yes, not a wishy-washy yes but one rooted in bedrock. He could not be moved. It was the only way the plan would work, for who would ever pick up a cross and follow a god who had tossed his aside?
Prayer for me
And what should be my response to all that Jesus taught? My response should be, “Amen!” And what is an amen? It’s an action. It’s a promise. It’s a confession. It’s repentance. And most importantly, it’s not wishy-washy. Lord, I need help here.
Forgive me
Forgive me when my response to Your life, Your sacrifice, Your love pales to the point of nothingness in comparison. I know I could never offer an amen worthy of Your yes. Forgive me when I don’t even try.
Thank You
Thank You, Jesus, for saying yes to the Father and rescuing every soul on earth. One little word filled with indescribable power.
More praise
God, each of Your promises is a yes in Christ. Your promises are the path on which I walk, and Jesus is the gate. And to that, I humbly and adoringly reply, “Amen.”
