So, what do we need to know when we face what seems like a “NO” from God.  Here are a few things to consider.  This may not be an exhaustive list and it may be that several of these factors are true at the same time.  But hopefully it will give us better insight into what God may be doing in our lives

 1.    God has a different means of getting us to the same end

2.    Saying yes is out of line with His Nature, Character or Will

3.    God knows that saying yes will hurt us 

4.    God has a much better Yes

5.    God wants to move us towards a greater position of trust, faith and maturity

6.    A “NO” today doesn’t mean a “NO” forever