We began 2 Corinthians in The Spoken Word Bible Reading Plan today. I am sure you are familiar with verse 20, but I want to share it here in a few different versions:
KJV)
20 For as many as are the promises of God, they all find their Yes [answer] in Him [Christ]. For this reason we also utter the Amen (so be it) to God through Him [in His Person and by His agency] to the glory of God.
(AMP)
20 For however many promises God has made, they all find their “Yes” in connection with him; that is why it is through him that we say the “Amen” when we give glory to God. (
CJB)
20 For all of God's promises have been fulfilled in Christ with a resounding "Yes!" And through Christ, our "Amen" (which means "Yes") ascends to God for his glory. (NLT)
The word "yea" or "yes" here is the Greek word "nai". This means: a strong affirmation; yes; verily; assuredly; even so. The "amen" is the Greek word "amen"! This means: firm; trustworthy; surely; of a truth; so it is; so be it; may it be fulfilled. GOD has spoken the "YES"! HE has given US responsibility to speak the "AMEN" to His promises! We build faith in the promises by continually hearing the Word of God on them. Then, when we believe them, we begin to speak them with confidence, just as Jesus did, and then we HAVE them! Then we say: AMEN!!! Mark 11:23 confirms this!
23 Truly I tell you, whoever says to this mountain, Be lifted up and thrown into the sea! and does not doubt at all in his heart but believes that what he says will take place, it will be done for him. (
AMP)
So study, hear, learn, know, and then SPEAK with bold confidence, knowing that HE has already said YES! AMEN! And NO ONE can take it from us! Hallelujah! Here is Hillsong with "What The World Will Never Take":
Shalom in Him!
