When God Says No

We had a robust service together. We had friends share on prayer and Life Groups, while also participating in communion together. Spencer spoke a number of passages as he led us in a discussion about God answering our prayers with "No."

Spencer discussed a number of factors that lead to the answer of no from God. Sometimes, it is because we are selfish, and sometimes, it is keep us grounded in trusting God's strength and favour over us, despite our experience of struggle and suffering in this world. Finally, Spencer brings us to Jesus in the garden, where God says no to taking away the cup of wrath that our sins have caused. Often, the way we willingly sacrifice in order to see some know Jesus is worth the eternal reward we are promised when we pick up our cross.