2 Corinthians 1:20 English Standard Version (ESV) For all the promises of God find their Yes in him. That is why it is through him that we utter our Amen to God for his glory.

Verse 19 identifies him here as Jesus Christ. We often prefer him be capitalized as Him when it is Jesus Christ. It makes it obvious in that way. Because some quotes do not include identification of exactly who is the subject of discussion, it is best to know our scriptures in context.

When we left off yesterday we mentioned that our friends bring Christ to our discussions and that we might hear Christ speak through them. When do we know him is Him?

The Spirit in us will say yes, this is true. Now anyone can speak truth but does that mean it is Christ speaking through another? That is where the Amen comes into play. It refers to God’s glory who in our present circumstance is the presence of Christ in us. A yes and amen together indicate that it is Christ in us confirming that it was indeed Christ in another that is speaking.

Christ in us will always agree with Himself in others. Why is it important to know this?

God does not need our permission to speak through us, we belong to Him and He is God. God can do all things. We are not all experienced in being used of the Lord in this way and when it does happen, the one being used of God needs to hear it to understand the power of God within them is at work to the glory of God.

1 Thessalonians 2:5 King James Version (KJV) For neither at any time used we flattering words, as ye know, nor a cloke of covetousness; God is witness:

When God witnesses to us, it is important to acknowledge His witness, to the benefit of everyone.