Scripture

For all of God’s promises have been fulfilled in Christ with a resounding “Yes”. Through Christ, our “Amen” (which means “yes”) ascends for his glory.

Observation

Paul planned to give the Corinthians a double blessing by visiting them on his way to Macedonia and again on his way back.

Paul did not change his plans because made his plans carelessly or because he is like the people of the world who say “Yes” when they mean “No”. Paul’s word does not waver between yes and no. Christ is God’s ultimate “Yes” to us, and this is who Paul preaches and serves.

All of God’s promises are fulfilled with “Yes” in Christ. When we say“Amen” to Christ, it rises to God for His glory.

God enables us to stand firm for Christ. He has commissioned us and has given us the Holy Spirit as a deposit.

Application

All of God’s promises are “Yes” in Christ.

Paul makes the point here that God does not waver between “Yes”and “No” in terms of His promises. When Jesus died on the cross, that was the ultimate sign of His commitment to us. Having given His all to us, He is not going to back off now, or alternate between opinions about us and our worthiness to receive His promises.

In Christ, all of God’s promises are“Yes”. He invites us to reach out in faith and take hold of His promises to us. These are promises to save us, to heal us, to provide what we need, and more.

God has even given us the Holy Spirit in us as a sign of His trustworthiness. The Holy Spirit is a deposit, a down payment that guarantees the payment of the full amount.

If you are born again, you the Holy Spirit. If you have the Holy Spirit, you have the sign that every promise of God will be released to you.

This is not an automatic process like a vending machine. It is based on a relationship as we walk with God each day.

Prayer

Lord, all of your promises are “Yes” in Christ. Thank you so much for this assurance. Help me to walk confidently and faithfully with you each day. Amen.