Check Yes or No

I am preparing to preach in February with a sermon titled, "Check Yes or No."  It reminds me of a country song by George Strait.  Check it out on youtube.  But it also reminds me of a specific passage of Scripture as well.  I will share more about this passage after I preach on Feb. 17th.  The point is this: we must choose yes or no.

In the Gospel of Yes by Mike Glenn, he shares several instances of when Christ says yes to our no's.  Here are a few quotes to think about today:

"In the resurrection Christ brought into reality all the promises God had given to his people."
"The resurrection means Jesus doesn't leave us to figure out life on our own.  He is here to help us find another way to live."
"we serve a God who is making all things new, starting with the brokenness in our lives, homes, communities, and nations."
"When people are aware that true change is beyond their power and they call out to God, they find that he works in them to mold them more into the likeness of Christ."
"The Risen Christ brings life to us not only for eternity but also for every minute of every day."
"As we follow Jesus, we learn the ethics of heaven and begin to live them here, as best we can."

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