LET THE CHURCH SAY "AMEN!"

LET THE CHURCH SAY “AMEN!”

The word “amen” is remarkable. It was transliterated from the Hebrew into New Testament Greek, then into Latin and English and many other languages.  Therefore, “amen” is universal, commonly called the best-known word in human speech. That word is directly related to the Hebrew word for believe (aman). It came to mean “surely” or “truly,” an expression of absolute trust and confidence. When we believe God, we indicate our faith by an “amen.” When God makes a promise, the believer’s rightful response is “amen,” meaning it is so and it will be! In the New Testament, “amen” is often translated as “verily” or “truly.” When we pray according to God’s Word and will, we know that God will answer, so we close our prayers with an “amen.”

The word “amen” is even a title of Christ Himself. The last of Christ’s Revelation letters to the seven churches of Asia begins with a remarkable salutation by the glorified Lord: “These things saith the Amen, the faithful and true witness.” (Revelation 3:14). We can be certain that His Word is always faithful and true, because He is none other than the Creator of all things and He is our eternal “Amen.” The Word declares that every promise of God is attainable through our “yes and amen.” (II Corinthians 1:20)

Finally, it is absolutely meaningful that the entire Bible closes with an “amen.” John the revelator writes, “The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you all. Amen.” (Revelation 22:21) This assures us that the entire Bible is absolutely true and trustworthy. AMEN!

Sisters and brothers, be continually blessed, and please (above all else) MAKE SURE YOU ARE READY TO MEET OUR SOON COMING KING. Maranatha!