Religious Leaders

Monday Matters-January 27, 2020
Everyday When the Answer is NO

Hearing our children’s first words are memorable such as, “Dada,” “Nana,” “Puppy” or “Ball,” as was the first word of our third son but the word “NO” is also among those first words coming in strong.  “Joey look at Mama’s belly. There’s a baby inside,” I told our two year old when I was nine months pregnant.  “Ah NO, Mama that’s a ball,” stated Joey and he stood by his logical word choice.  “No,” isn’t always a fun word to hear from our children but “no” is an important word in being an adult.  Maybe there’s ugly gossip about you but you know it’s not true so you need to remember, “NO, that’s not who God says I am,” or “No, I cannot take on another volunteer position at school.”

Jesus mostly used the word “no” when speaking to the religious leaders who were trying to boss everyone around. He came to fulfill the law by His grace, not by giving us more rules.  We’re all God’s children and “no” is a useful word when used appropriately…everyday.