Just Say Yes

A rebellious child may make us roll our eyes and shake our heads but to that child’s parents, it’s no eye-rolling offense!  Those moments are high-near-the-top of the Flustration Scale (flustered + frustrated = flustration). 

 

God knows all about rebellion – oh, yes, He does!  Why, it’s the very picture of us!  Few photo albums boast pictures of children in their less-than-sweet moments!  Parents need no reminder of those times!  Those moments clearly display the sinful nature of man, even from childhood.  Recently, I read our rebellious sin-nature described like this: “You and I were rebels who spurned God … rejected His right to rule over us … despised righteousness … cherished sin … loved what God hated … hated what God loved.” (Nancy Leigh DeMoss, Holiness: The Heart God Purifies).  The danger for Christians is the silent indulgences we overlook: lust, anger, gossip, jealousy, selfishness, pride, etc.  God’s resolve to save us from ourselves (and our rebellious nature) was no small matter to Him!  Through faith in Christ and by His Grace, we have present Power to say no to sin and yes to holiness.  The cost to Him was tremendous, but His redemption totally perfect and utterly sufficient.  Are their silent killers to holiness in your life?  Agreeing with the Lord (confession), turning away from sin (repentance), and saying “yes, Lord” is the first step to living righteously.  Just say “Yes”!