Say "Yes" to God

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. Now it is God who makes both us and you stand firm in Christ. He anointed us, set his seal of ownership on us, and put his Spirit in our hearts as a deposit, guaranteeing what is to come. 2 Corinthians 1:20-22 (NIV)

Yes!!! There are so many people who are fearful of the year 2012- - - television and movies are full of doomsday scenarios. They tell us that the sale of guns and ammunition is at an all-time high, about the difficult economy and our world’s need for a Christian revival all can make people fearful in almost every aspect of their lives. Many people think they have to do it all on their own- - - make their marriage work, raise their children, manage economic storms, withstand anxiety- - - all by themselves. When in reality, we simply need to say “yes” to Jesus Christ. In fact, he is the divine “yes” or “amen” to our lives. Yes to living our lives under his purposes. Yes, to managing our finances his way. Yes, to rebuilding our relationships on scriptural principles. Yes, God Yes!!!

I am sharing a series on how to find the gift that God has given you and how to use it in cooperation with an army of positive Christians called the church. In every hardship, setback and tragedy is a gift from God that is branded into your life and you will be a miserable self-absorbed person unless you learn about teamwork and how to say “yes” to God with your gift. Have you ever seen a self-absorbed person who is really happy? Have you ever met a person walking under the Spirit’s leadership whose life is full of abundant generosity and is miserable? It is time to say “yes” to God in so many areas of our lives. I dare you to come to church for four weeks straight- - - not hit and miss- - - and see if God does not radically bless and change your life! There will be pastors waiting after every service to answer your questions about how to discover your spiritual gifts and how you can use them as a team with the army of positive people called Washington Cathedral. We literally cannot have too many gifted people. Everyone’s leadership skills are needed (if we can work together), and the strength, roots and impact of our lives can expand exponentially if we really begin to say “yes” to God. Yes God- - - use me, hurts and all. Make me a blessing. Let me be a part of the team. Yes God, we will move forward and not waste a minute of 2012 in fear, bitterness and regret.

I can see that we have been getting ready for this moment at Washington Cathedral for 27 years. How long have you been waiting to say “yes” to God?

Your friend for the rest of my life,

Pastor Tim White