Latest Devotion
Only in Him
By: Kim Garrett
Tuesday, September 22, 2026
For all the promises of God in Him are Yes, and in Him Amen, to the glory of God through us.
2 Corinthians 1:20 (NKJV)
What an encouraging, promising verse this is! But to understand its meaning, we must make sure we don't read it too quickly... If we do, we'll only be able to capture a portion of what this verse is saying. For example, I've often heard people quote it by saying: “The promises of God are yes and amen, to the glory of God through us.”
But reciting it like that leaves out the two most important words, in Him. Jesus divine power is what backs up all of God's promises, so in Him all of God's promises are YES! When God fulfills those promises in our lives, in Him we praise God by saying AMEN! The mistake comes when God's promises are declared and proclaimed without including the in Him part. Jesus is the power source that gives life, breath, and meaning to God's Word. The scriptures were given to point us towards Jesus, so every word in our Bible is really about Him.
Here are a few examples:
- In him was life, and that life was the light of all mankind. (John 1:4).
- For he chose us in him before the creation of the world to be holy and blameless in his sight. (Ephesians 1:4).
- In him we have redemption through his blood, the forgiveness of sins, in accordance with the riches of God’s grace (Ephesians. 1:7).
- rooted and built up in him, strengthened in the faith as you were taught, and overflowing with thankfulness. (Colossians 2:7).
- As Scripture says, “Anyone who believes in him will never be put to shame.” (Romans 10:11).
Jesus work on the cross gives us the opportunity to have eternal life in Him. It's also where we find our identity, but only when we're rooted and grounded in Him. How do we do that? Be surrendering every single aspect of our lives to Him. Following Him is what makes us whole. Our lives will be empty, without purpose, and without meaning until we surrender all to Him. God's love for us is made perfect in Him. God gave us everything through Him, so there’s nothing more to add or delete to make us complete.
It’s an easy mistake to make, but we must never leave in Him out of any part of our lives. God’s greatest gift is Jesus, and only in Him does every promise made in heaven come alive!