Frederick Speakman tells of being grieved by a sermon title he saw posted on a church sign: “REFUSAL MAKES THE MAN. HAVE YOU LEARNED TO SAY NO?” Of course he was wise enough to know that there was an element of truth there for all of us need a little “no” in our character to make us strong. But that’s not the gospel. The gospel begins with a “yes” rather than a “no.” A “yes” to Jesus! A “yes” to forgiveness and a “yes” to life.
“For no matter how many promises God has made, they are ‘Yes’ in Christ.”
— 2 Corinthians 1:20 (NIV)
Lord Jesus, You are God’s eternal “yes.” I truly believe this. Help me to believe it more and to live by it. In Your holy name I pray, amen.