Pastor Bell's Words To Live By

the glory is here

It was and still is Jesus’ desire that all those you dare to follow him into His Kingdom, into a different way of doing things, would see and share in his glory. He says this plainly in John 17:24; “Father, I desire that those also whom you have given me, may be with me where I am, to see my glory, which you have given me because you loved me before the foundation of the world.”  For us to be with Jesus we must be led to him by his Spirit. He said that no one can come to him unless they are drawn by the father (John 6:44). And no one can come to the father unless they go through him (John 14:6). He is the only way!

The idea is that by living in love and making decision to do things ethically, openly and above board, we automatically attract the glory of God in Christ Jesus. The glory is a presence that stays with the individual irrespective of where they are or who they’re with. It is the glory that causes people to comment on how radiant you look! Or how well you are keeping for your chronological age! Or have you heard people say, ‘there is something different about you!

It is all because of the glory, which is the manifest presence of the triune God inside, outside and among us.

Today, let us fulfil Jesus’ desire and attract his glory so that we can shine like stars in this dark world of ours! Meditate of John 17:24 and read 18:1-11.