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For all the promises of God find their Yes in him. That is why it is through him that we utter our Amen to God for his glory (2 Corinthians 1:20, ESV).
The Greek word for “promise” in the New Testament derives from a legal term that indicates something “officially sanctioned” by law.
When we purchase a house, closing on the mortgage can seem an eternity, with hundreds of signatures required. Whereas the promises of God are “yes” — just one “yes” — our promises to pay our house loan need a signature, our initials, another signature, a few more lines to initial, on and on, more and more signatures and initials until our pen runs out of ink.
The difference between our “yes” and God’s “yes” is character.
God always keeps His promises and has the resources to do so. The promises of God, backed by Who He is, mean only one “yes” is needed.
However, we often break our promises, life happens, we spend too much money on vacations, the stock market crashes, and emergencies happen — meaning we find many ways to initially say “yes” but end up saying “no.”
We lack unlimited resources and make unwise decisions with our money, with lenders having heard every excuse possible, protecting themselves against all means and manners of our excuses but anticipating them in the documents we sign.
Thus, signatures, initials, signatures, and initials — they don’t actually trust our “yes.”
But our dealings with God require one “yes,” and here’s the great news: it’s not our “yes” but God saying “yes!” Like a bank giving us a mortgage while promising to pay the monthly payments. That’s the promise of God — He pays, backed by His unlimited resources.
We should want to sign as many deals with God as possible since He’s paying. Let’s review: God = yes; bank = signature, initial, initial, signature (and that’s only on the first document to be signed).
With God saying “yes,” — this week, pick a needed promise below:
( ) The peace of God that surpasses understanding (Philippians 4:7)
( ) I can do all things through Him who strengthens me (Philippians 4:13)
( ) God shall supply all our needs (Philippians 4:19)
( ) There is no condemnation (Romans 8:1)
( ) We will be led by the Spirit (Romans 8:14)
( ) We can overcome the spirit of fear (Romans 8:15)
( ) All things work for good (Romans 8:28)
( ) In all these things we will conquer (Romans 8:37)
( ) Nothing can separate us from God’s love (Romans 8:39)
Romans 8 and Philippians 4 contain many of the “yes” promises of God. Read the entire books for confirmation of God’s willingness to stand behind His promises.
Yes.
