A Quiet “Yes!”

I used to hear the seasoned saints say in church, “all He wants is “yes.” I didn’t know for a long time what that meant – even so I adopted a phrase that I would include in my prayers – “Yes to Your Word, Yes to Your Will, Yes to Your Way!” It’s sounds so easy – what Christian wouldn’t walk like that? It wasn’t until I began to experience unusual tests and temptations (uncommon for me) that I understood that “yes” is not always something that I wanted to give – sometimes even an obedient child like I had always strove to be even BC (before Christ) – wanted to have her own way – and was willing to go to bat with God to get it!

When I was a child, I always wanted approval – so I tried to be one of those goody two shoes – one that was quick to obey and quick to please those older people around me – be it parents or teachers. When I look back, I know that in my heart I was as subject to doing wrong as anyone else – but because I wasn’t openly rebellious or defiant, I would often forget the sneaky things I did with my friends when no one was looking. As I grew up, there were still a natural desire in me to want to do the right thing – and to appear a good person. After becoming a Christian, I also wanted to win brownie points with God – so I sought to be quick to “do” all the things I thought would win His approval. If teaching Sunday School was it – I was never going to miss my class, if coming to Wednesday night prayer meeting was it – I was not going to miss, even if the children were sick, you get the point… I sought to be a Super Christian!

I know now that God has as part of our preparation – a leveling field – where we all become level at the cross! If we are really walking this Christian journey – sooner or later – it is not about “how much” or “how little” you do – it is about whether or not you give God that “yes!”

7-10So let God work his will in you. Yell a loud no to the Devil and watch him scamper. Say a quiet yes to God and he’ll be there in no time.

Quit dabbling in sin. Purify your inner life. Quit playing the field. Hit bottom, and cry your eyes out. The fun and games are over. Get serious, really serious. Get down on your knees before the Master; it’s the only way you’ll get on your feet.James 4:7-10 (MSG)

When we hear folks say, “All He Wants is Yes” – it’s true – what is before you today? What is the challenge? You are not in this journey alone – God longs to fight for you – He longs to help you face that challenge – He longs to heal that hurt – but He won’t do it – He won’t interfere – He won’t act on our behalf – without that simple permission – a quiet “Yes” to God, and “No” to the devil, does amazing things in our lives!

Kairos,
Maria