17 July 2008

The Name of God - Amen

Amen
Revelation 3:14 "To the angel of the church in Laodicea write: These are the words of the Amen, the faithful and true witness, the ruler of God's creation."


This expression of approval is only used here as a personal name as records by John. The word "verily" is another translation of the Greek word for amen. The Hebrew form is "truly." As an affirmative response, it implies the soul's approval to the truth of what is uttered. When uttered by God, amen meant, "it is and shall be so," and when used by men, implied, "So let it be." When used as a title of Christ, it is because He is "faithful and true," and the One through whom the purposes of God are established (2 Corinthians 1:20). For in Him the promises and truth of God are both secured.

Lord Jesus, You are "The True Amen," for in you we have the guarantee that every promise and every truth will be amened - "It is and shall be so." By your words and deeds, you have revealed to us as the Source of all certainty and truth. For you ever spoke of what you knew and testified to what Yoyu had seen, and thus was "The faithful and true witness" of our God the Father.

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