Psalms 76 - Let Your 'Yes' Mean YES!

January 02, 2017 Monday Message:

“People, you made promises to the Lord your God. Now give him what you promised. People everywhere fear and respect God, and they will bring gifts to him.” Psalms 76:11 (ERV)

It’s a New Year, and because New Years Day fell on a Sunday, the legal holiday was Monday. So everything’s a day behind…

Many people make New Years Resolutions, things they intend to do throughout the coming year. Sometimes people are successful, but oftentimes the resolution is quickly abandoned.

We can use Psalm 76:11 as a model for our 2017 resolution. Make a promise, a commitment to God, and then do what you promised. People everywhere respect and honor God – and we should too!

Jesus taught us to “let our ‘yes’ mean yes, and our ‘no’ mean no.” That’s a good principle when working with anyone, but especially when we’re working with God.

So start of 2017 the right way. Make a solid commitment to God, and do what you said you’d do.

Happy New Year!

Norton Lawellin

Next Sunday, January 8, 2017, the “Christmas in the City” families join us for worship - at the Akina Church, 3249 30^th Ave. S., Minneapolis, MN 55406, 10:30am. Pastor Michael Pilla teaches from Luke 2:41-52.