Are You a Yes Man (or Woman)?

Recently I watched a comedy called, Yes Man. Although this was not a Christian film in nature, it touched upon a very important spiritual principle. Without revealing any spoilers, the moral of the story was that in order to be blessed, you have to say “YES.”

Many of us couldn’t imagine going through life saying “yes” to any and every thing that comes our way. “Do you have twenty dollars to spare?” “Would you watch my kids for me on Friday night?” “Can I borrow your car?” Are we willing to say, “yes, yes, and yes”?

In fact, we are called to say “yes” at all times. Not to the demands of man, but to the will of God. Unfortunately, many of us are resistant to saying “yes” even to God our Father—even though the will of God is so simply laid before us. In Matthew 22:37–40, Jesus said, “ ‘You shall love the LORD your God with all your heart, with all your soul, and with all your mind.’ This is the first and great commandment. And the second is like it: ‘You shall love your neighbor as yourself.’ On these two commandments hang all the Law and the Prophets.” But have we said, “yes” to any and all of these commandments? In many instances, the answer is, “no.”

God expects us to say yes at all times. It is only when we submit completely that we can discover His perfect will for our lives.

Are you willing to always give God your best and say “yes”?