‘For as many as are the promises of God, in Him [Christ Jesus] they are yes’
II Corinthians 1:20
Every promise of God
gets stamped with a ‘Yes!’ in Christ Jesus –
That is how The Message version of the Bible describes 2
Corinthians 1:20
I thought about this verse after seeing a preview for a movie
on Netflix – Yes Day
The premise of the film is a day where parents must say ‘Yes’ to every request
Ice cream for breakfast? Yes …
Taking a day off to rest, relax and play? Yes …
You name it and it is getting a ‘Yes!’ on this imaginary day
But what if ‘Yes Day’
were a real thing?
What if you could ask your parent a question and be assured
a positive response?
YOU CAN!
All the promises of God are ‘Yes’ in Christ Jesus –
Why? Because in Christ we have covenant, relationship & fellowship
In Christ we are co-heirs
‘If we are God’s
children, we will get the blessings God has for His people. He will give us all
that He has given Christ.’ Romans 8:17
Now, those blessings are not without suffering with Christ, to the glory of God – but it is still a ‘Yes Day’ … every day
How amazing is that?!
That is not to equate God to some genie in a bottle –
He does not fulfill everything we want
But He does fulfill everything – and I
mean every single thing – He promised
Anything we desire in accordance with His promise is assured
We have full assurance that what He has promised He is able and willing to perform
LORD, will You protect me from my enemies today? Yes …
LORD, will You shadow me with goodness and mercy? Yes …
LORD, will You supply my every need today? Yes …
LORD, can I trust that You will not fail me? Yes … Emphatically
Yes!
Jehovah Promise
Keeper
When asked, ‘Who do you say that I am?’, it would most
definitely be among my responses
While not one of His names listed in the Bible, I
know from experience it is who He is
There is a comfort in knowing that He has good plans for me – and that He is faithful to fulfill them
Not one of His promises has failed … ever
'He is not a man that He should lie nor the son of man that He should repent or change His mind. Does He speak and then not act? Does He promise and not fulfill?’ Numbers 23:19
His Word goes forth and accomplishes that for which it was
sent [Isaiah 55:11]
His Living Word Jesus, came & accomplished all for
which He was sent [John 1:1, John 1:14]
His spoken word, His promises, do the same –
'There has not failed
one word of all His good promise.’ I Kings 8:54
So today I declare His Word over your life, and mine
The LORD will be our guide [Psalm 48:14]
His presence is with us always [Hebrews 13:5]
There is no need to fear – His perfect love casts out fear
[I John 4:18]
His faithfulness – rich in mercy – is not dependent upon our faithfulness [II Timothy 2:13]
May the LORD bless you in accordance with His perfect will
for your life – today & everyday
Have a Blessed Day!
‘He who promised is faithful’
Hebrews 10:23
