The Amen (Finality)

November 20, 2004

Revelation 3:14  "These are the words of The Amen, the trustworthy and faithful and true witness, the origin and beginning, and author of God's creation."

I am understanding that "amen" means "so be it."  However, all the dictionary says is that it is used at the end of prayers to express solemn ratification of approval.  My question is: Whose approval?  Man's or God's?  Yes, I do "amen" when I agree with another's prayers, sermon, etc.  However, when I say it in my own prayers, I hope it is not just habit, but a statement of faith that You have heard and "it will be," or "so be it."

Revelation 3:14 refers to You as THE AMEN - The Final Authority.  This is awesome!  It is difficult to put into words all that this tiny four-letter word means.  I am thinking of that song "Amen."  that is the only word of the whole chorus.  Now I understand more of why we sing it.  It is because it is enough. 

You are the Great AMEN.  You are enough! 

So Be It!