The Bible Speaks - When you say, Amen

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[00:00:56] Today we are wrapping up our discussion on the benefits that we received when Jesus got up

[00:01:04] And it's only fitting that we talk about when you say Amen

[00:01:12] Our inspirational scripture is coming from 2 Corinthians 1 verse 20

[00:01:20] And I'd like to read it to you from the Amplified Version

[00:01:25] And it reads, For as many as are the promises of God in Christ they are all answered yes

[00:01:35] So through him we say our Amen to the glory of God

[00:01:42] Saying Amen at the end of the prayer or a declaration effectively means so be it

[00:01:49] Or it is so

[00:01:51] Affirming that what has been said is true and asserting one's faith in the spoken word

[00:01:58] It acts as a verbal stamp of assurance and acceptance

[00:02:02] Inviting the believers' trust that God will act according to the truths and requests that have been articulated

[00:02:10] In many instances, Amen can be seen as a way of returning glory to God

[00:02:16] Ending a prayer or declaration with an acknowledgement of his eternal nature and sovereignty

[00:02:23] This usage is a way of wrapping up the spoken words with an acknowledgement of God's greatness and supremacy

[00:02:31] Amen is not just a communal response, it's also a deeply personal one

[00:02:38] It signifies the individual's personal faith and trust in Jesus Christ as the foundation for receiving and believing God's promises

[00:02:48] It reflects a heart posture that relies not on our own understanding or strength but on the faithfulness of God as revealed through Jesus Christ

[00:03:00] This personal aspect makes Amen a declaration of faith whereby the individual aligns themselves with God's truth

[00:03:09] Belief in the foundation upon which Amen rests, it signifies that believers do not just hope but truly believe that the prayers offered, the blessings invoked or truth declared

[00:03:25] Align with God's will and will come to fruition

[00:03:30] Saying Amen thus embodies a commitment to the content of what has been said

[00:03:36] Expressing a confident expectation that God is listening and will respond

[00:03:42] It is both a declaration of faith and a spiritual act of placing one's trust in the divine

[00:03:50] Reinforcing the belief that God is actually involved and sovereign over all aspects of life

[00:03:58] When we say Amen, we are actually exercising our faith

[00:04:03] Asserting our confidence that God hears our prayers and will act according to his perfect will

[00:04:09] This act of faith acknowledges God's ability to fulfill promises, respond to petitions and manifest his will in our lives

[00:04:19] It reflects a deep-seated belief that regardless of the circumstances, God's power and love are at work

[00:04:28] In Matthew 9 verse 28, when Jesus entered the house of the blind man, he asked

[00:04:35] Do you believe that I am able to do this?

[00:04:39] And they answered, Yes Lord

[00:04:42] When we say Amen, it is the same thing

[00:04:46] We are saying that we believe and are anticipating the fulfillment of God's will

[00:04:51] Even if it is not what we were asking for

[00:04:55] Amen serves as a spiritual anchor, solidifying the believer's trust in God

[00:05:01] And reinforcing the steadfast commitment to him, despite any visible evidence to the contrary

[00:05:08] And this way, saying Amen is both a testament to the believer's faith

[00:05:13] And a spiritual declaration that God's will is paramount and ultimately good

[00:05:21] So with that, please join me in saying Amen

[00:05:25] And I thank you brothers and sisters for joining me this week

[00:05:29] And I look forward to next week when we will rightly divide the word of truth

[00:05:34] Until then, God bless

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