Paul was accused of being unreliable for changing his travel plans. His response isn’t only to defend himself but he takes the opportunity to teach the most wonderful truth. If he hadn’t faced such accusation we would never have received such inspiration by the Spirit.
“But as surely as God is faithful, our message to you is not “Yes” and “No.” 19 For the Son of God, Jesus Christ, who was preached among you by us—by me and Silasand Timothy—was not “Yes” and “No,” but in him it has always been “Yes.” 20 For no matter how many promises God has made, they are “Yes” in Christ. And so through him the “Amen” is spoken by us to the glory of God.” (2 Corinthians 1 v 18-20)
So what does Paul say? What do you perhaps need to hear this morning?
- Paul was not being fickle because he aligned himself with the reliability of God. He and the team had preached the reliability of God so how could they not in turn be unreliable? They preached and they practiced what they had experienced.
- God is faithful. We can trust His promises.
- God’s promises are found in Jesus Christ. Our relationship with Him is vital for those promises.
- God can be trusted. So we say ‘so be it’ or ‘let it be’ or ‘truly’ or indeed Amen! This is not some passive response but an active participation. We are stepping up to walk in the shadow of those promises.
- God will never let you down.
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