The Power of Your Amen: Living in God's Promises

Have you ever wondered how many promises God has made to you? Not vague, general statements, but direct, personal promises woven throughout Scripture? The answer might surprise you: scholars estimate there are over 8,000 specific promises from God to His people in the Bible.

Eight thousand promises. Let that sink in for a moment.

Now here's the revolutionary truth that changes everything: every single one of those promises has already been answered with a resounding "YES" from God's perspective. The question isn't whether God will keep His promises. The question is whether we will say "amen" to what He's already confirmed.

The Yes and the Amen
Second Corinthians 1:20 contains a truth that should fundamentally reshape how we approach God: "For as many as are the promises of God, in Him they are yes; therefore also by Him is our amen to the glory of God through us."

This verse reveals a divine transaction with three movements:

• In Him - the promises are already yes
• By Him - we have the power to say amen
• Through Us - God's glory flows to others

God's part is settled. He's already given His answer. Every promise about healing, provision, deliverance, salvation, breakthrough, and freedom has been stamped with divine approval. Jesus didn't go to the cross to make God's promises possible—He went to make them accessible. Through His sacrifice, we received the right to become sons and daughters who can confidently say "amen" to everything the Father has declared.

When Your Amen Becomes Lowercase
But here's where it gets personal. If we're honest, many of us carry promises on the back burner of our belief. The heat is on low. We haven't completely given up, but we're not exactly expecting breakthrough either.

Maybe you've been through pain that caused your "AMEN" to become "amen"—capital letters shrinking to lowercase. Perhaps you prayed for something that didn't manifest the way you expected, and now when you encounter similar promises, you feel your faith jump slightly but without much juice behind it.

The truth is, our hearts are like fields with different types of soil. Some areas are fertile and ready to receive seed. Other areas are rocky, thorny, or hardened. We might have tremendous faith for certain promises while struggling to believe God for others. There might be some "back forty" areas of our hearts still undergoing excavation.
And God? He's incredibly patient with this process. He doesn't shame us for our unbelief. Instead, He invites us to stay in His Word, to discover more promises, to let truth break up the fallow ground of our hearts.

The Bedside Table Story
Consider this powerful illustration: A father traveled the world collecting coins and trinkets from different nations, storing them in his bedside table. One day, his young son discovered the drawer slightly open and, fascinated by the treasures inside, grabbed a handful and took them to his own room.

Over the following weeks, the boy kept "stealing" from his father's stash, building his own collection in secret. One evening, as the father tucked his son into bed, he noticed the boy's bedside table slightly open with shiny objects inside. When he asked about them, the son immediately turned shades of red, bursting into tears and apologizing for stealing.
The father gently led his son back to his own bedroom, opened his now-depleted drawer, and said something profound: "Son, everything I have is yours. You will never need to steal from me ever again. Take what you want."

This is the Father's heart toward us. We don't need to sneak around, hoping to grab a blessing when God isn't looking. We don't need to earn, beg, or grovel for what Jesus already purchased. Everything the Father has is already ours.

Reigning in Life
Romans 5:17 reveals the secret to reigning in life: "For those who receive the abundance of grace and the free gift of righteousness will reign in life through the One, Jesus Christ."
Notice the key word: receive.

Many of us find it easier to give than to receive. We'll serve others all day long, but when someone wants to bless us, false humility kicks in. We deflect. We minimize. We struggle to simply say "thank you" and receive.

But reigning in life requires two things: receiving the abundance of grace and receiving the free gift of righteousness. If you're trying to earn what Jesus already paid for, you won't reign. If you haven't learned to receive grace abundantly, you'll constantly struggle under the weight of self-righteousness and performance.

The Hebrew Meaning of Amen
The word "amen" in Hebrew consists of three letters that together mean "God is a faithful King." Every time you say "amen," you're declaring: "God, I agree. You are faithful. You are my King. You are my Father. I trust You."

You're not talking God into something. You're not convincing Him to change His mind. You're renewing your own mind to align with what He's already declared. You're creating new neural pathways of faith. You're positioning your heart to receive what He's already released.

Moving Promises to the Front Burner
What promises have you relegated to the back burner? What has God spoken over your life that you've stopped actively believing for?

It's time to turn up the heat.
God cannot lie. This isn't just theological truth—it's the foundation of everything. If God promised it, He will fulfill it. Not because we're good enough, but because He is faithful.
Your breakthrough isn't dependent on your perfect faith. It's anchored in His unchanging character. Your healing isn't contingent on your performance. It's rooted in what Jesus accomplished on the cross. The promises are already yes. The only question is: will you add your amen?

Living as Promise Discoverers
Imagine telling children there are 8,000 Easter eggs hidden just for them, each one filled with treasure. They wouldn't walk slowly, questioning whether the eggs really exist. They'd run with excitement, eager to discover what's been prepared for them.

God never hides things from you—only for you. The promises are there, waiting to be discovered, believed, and walked out. Your life can become an adventure of uncovering what the Father has already said yes to.

This isn't about name-it-and-claim-it theology. It's about knowing your Father's heart, understanding what Jesus purchased, and living in the reality of who you are as a beloved child of God.

So today, renew your amen. Double down on belief. Move those promises from the back burner to the front. Turn up the heat of expectation.
For as many as are the promises of God, in Him they are yes. Therefore also by Him is our amen—to the glory of God through us.
Amen.