The “Yes” Of God

This year will be a good year, regardless of what lies ahead. We must maintain clear optimism as Paul did in one of the most difficult periods of his life.  He records his journey in 2 Corinthians. We need to embrace the positivity of God.  It is an awesome thing that in Christ, all the promises of God are ‘yes’ and ‘amen.’ 

For the residents of Messiah Lifeways care community, who live a highly restricted life in the fear of catching COVID and who see their elderly friends come down with symptoms, what does the New Year mean for them? Here are a few words I shared with them.

The vaccine is right around the corner, but only part of our faith should be in science. We have to have a positive outlook, not because of what science can do, but what God can do through us as we start this new year.  2 Cor. 1:20 says, “For all the promises of God in Him are Yes, and in Him Amen, to the glory of God through us.” Wow, “through us,” that’s amazing. God gets glory by working through us. There is good reason to be optimistic.