0339. 333. Faith’s Answer—”Yes”

333. Faith’s Answer—”Yes”

“Upon God’s will I lay me down.

As child upon its mother’s breast;

No silken couch or softest bed

Could ever give me such deep rest.

Thy wonderful, grand will, my God,

With triumph now I make it mine,

And faith shall cry a joyous ‘Yes,’

To every dear command of Thine.”

Faith may be defined as saying “Yes” to the Saviour. There are several people who said “Yes” to the Lord, and they got what they wanted.

1. The Blind Man gave the “Yes” of faith to Christ’s ability (Mat_9:28).

2. The Disciples said “Yes, Lord,” to Christ’s question of teaching (Mat_13:51).

3. The Syrophenician Woman replied “Yes, Lord,” to His designation of “dog” (Mat_15:27).

4. Martha said “Yes, Lord,” to His word (Joh_11:27).

5. Peter said “Yes, Lord,” to His question about love (Joh_21:15-16).

6. John said, “Yes, Lord Jesus, come,” to His announcement of His return (Rev_22:20).

7. Christ is the Great Example, for He said “Yes, Father,” to His will (Mat_11:26).

Obedience is the “Yes” of faith to God’s Word. When we say “Yes” in fulfilling the conditions of the Lord’s promises, He says “Yes” to the prayer of our requests.

By: DR. F. E. MARSH