When God Says No

WHEN GOD SAYS NO

Introduction: What is it that you expect from God when you pray? What answer do you expect to receive? Surely most of us phrase our prayers in such a way that all God has to do is say, "Yes, yes my child." Most of the testimonies that we hear are such that God says, "Yes." Does God ever say, "No"? It doesn't appear that way. Preachers preach we should bombard Heaven until we get what we want from God. Shouldn't we, at least sometimes, approach God wanting to know His will instead of just asking for the big OK stamp of God on our requests. What if God doesn't stamp our plans and fulfill our desires? Does God say, "No"? What if God says, "No"? What do we do when God says, "No"?

I. DAVID'S CHILD

David and Bathsheba's child. II Sam 12

v. 16 --- David therefore besought God for the child; and David fasted, and went in, and lay all night upon the earth. But still the answer was "NO".

A. Did God say, "No"?

B. Why did God say, "No"?

II. MOSES AND CANAAN

Deut. 3:24 - 28

A. Did God say, "No"?

B. Why did God say, "No"?

III. PAUL AND HIS THORN

II Cor 12:8

A. Did God say, "No"?

B. Why did God say, "No"?

IV. BARSABAS (JUSTUS) LOST TO MATTHIAS

Acts 1:23-26

A. Did God say, "No"?

B. Why did God say, "No"?

V. PAUL FORBIDDEN TO PREACH IN ASIA

Acts 16:6

A. Did God say, "No"?

B. Why did God say, "No"?

Was it a lack of faith on Paul's part? Look at the Hall of Faith in Hebrews 11. Many wonderful things were done due to faith, but let's look at the "others" in verse 35. W.W. pg 107

VI. LET'S GET PERSONAL

Has God ever said no to you? Think about it.