NO DOUBT

READING: 2 CORINTHIANS 1:15-24

Verse 19: “For the Son of God, Jesus Christ, who was preached among you by us – by me, Silvanus, and Timothy – was not Yes and No, but in Him was Yes.”

Have you ever had this experience? Has anyone ever nodded their head to indicate yes to you while, at the same time, verbally saying “no”? Even if obviously done in fun it can still produce somewhat of a confused feeling. Or how about someone gesturing stop with one hand and come ahead with the other? You probably have been in conversations when people have said one thing while every other non-verbal indication by that person has been the opposite. All of us have said “yes” at times when we really have wanted to say “no”. All of this serves to establish that we certainly do experience times of confused or misleading communications. Therefore, it is a blessing to, without doubt, question or confusion; have confidence, one mind and clarity in Christ. This is a confidence that provides peace and allows us to glorify the Lord as established by verse 20. “For all the promises of God in Him are Yes and in Him Amen, to the glory of God through us.” That’s a thought – about God’s Word.

RESPONSE

1. What overall effect do God’s promises produce in your life?

2. What would you say to a new Christian who asked about the promises of God ?