Pastor Bell's Words To Live By

Jesus praying for you

Jesus prayed that his followers will be sanctified by the truth as they are sent into the world (John 17:17). It is the truth that sets us free, not our eloquence nor our academic prowess. It is the truth of the gospel that is revealed to us who walk by faith and not by sight. The gospel is good news to all those who develop a spiritual ear to hear. To build up your most holy faith we are called to drop off all the bad habits and vices that we acquire from life experiences. We are encouraged by the apostle who reminds us with the following: “When you were dead in your sins and in the uncircumcision of your flesh, God made you alive with Christ. He forgave us all our sins, having cancelled the charge of our legal indebtedness, which stood against us and condemned us; he has taken it away, nailing it to the cross. And having disarmed the powers and authorities, he made a public spectacle of them, triumphing over them by the cross (Colossians 2:13-15). Today as we drop off an old habit put on a spirit of excellence in Christ and strive for unity and peace with all men. Meditate on John 17:20-26.