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 Cor. 1:20
“Joy to the world, the Savior reigns… he rules the world with truth and grace.” Isaac Watts
Most loving, sovereign, and grace-full Lord Jesus—for that is who you are… I’ve always loved Isaac Watts’ great hymn, “Joy to the World,” but especially this year. As he penned this classic, life in 18th Century England was tense and torn. The newly-named, but not-so-United Kingdom, was rife with power struggles, spiritual deadness, and moral decay.
But as the “Yes!—to promises our Father made and alone can keep, you “showed up,” in the ministries of John and Charles Wesley and George Whitefield. A great Gospel renewal was birthed that spread to America. Lord Jesus, do it again. For your glory, quicken your Spirit in us, and pour out the Spirit on us. We need renewal. We crave a revival.
Though we long for your return, right now you are ruling the world with truth and grace. You are the “Yes!” to God’s promises… not the “Maybe” or “Might Be.” Grant us repentant faith, a holy thirst you alone can slake, a visitation of the resurrection power of the Gospel.
Make this a Crib, Cross, Crown-sized Christmas. Forgive us for putting our trust in political parties, rather than You and the only unshakable Kingdom. So very Amen, we cry out, Lord Jesus.