Hearing “Yes” When All You Hear is “No”

Mark 7: 24-37

By Rev. Dr. Scott Seidler, Senior Pastor

Was the word “no” in Jesus’ vocabulary?

Yes and no, depending on where things stood with you.

Try and prevent the Lord from moving toward the cross and bodily resurrection, you were liable to get told no and labeled as Satan at the same time (Matthew 16:16-25)

Try to turn God’s house into a den of robbers, you were likely to have your wares overturned and your backside tanned. (Mark 11:12-19)

On the other hand, come as a pauper to the king of heaven, reach out in faith for gifts no human being deserves, and trust that He will ultimately give gifts beyond our wildest imagination—to such as these Jesus hollers “YES!” from the top of the mountains to the valley of our sins below.

Chris Rice had a great song, “Untitled Hymn”, several years back.  “Weak and wounded sinner, lost and left to die, raise your head for love is passing by.  Come to Jesus…and live”

Come in faith and repentance and here God in Jesus Christ say “Yes!” to you and your desire to be renewed by Him.