Yes

One Sunday, our friend spoke “No” in every language
He could think of. They all sounded like “No.”
Short, cut off.

Then he spoke “Yes.”
Si, Oui, Ja, Aye.
These sound expansive, open.

Linguistically, I don’t know that his argument worked
(Though clearly I found it memorable).
Not all languages match the sound with the meaning.

But we celebrate Christ Jesus our Lord. And
All the promises of God find their Yes in him.

I will never leave you nor forsake you.
Yes.
You shall find rest for your souls.
Yes.
The gift of God is eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord.
Yes.
For I know the plans I have for you.
Yes.
My grace is sufficient for you.
Yes.