Pastor Bell's Words To Live By

Jesus repeatedly said in his discourses to his hearers, “I have come not to do my will but the will of him that sent me”(John 9:4, Luke 22:42). This was his mantra, but what constitutes a will. For me a will is the last testament of an individual about where their assets go once they leave planet earth. The individual writing the will must be in his right mind and must have the document witnessed so that it can be validated. A will that is prepared with all the beneficiaries lined up but not signed is of non-effect. For it to be valid it must be signed by the testator and witnessed by an individual who is not a beneficiary. On that fateful day in April 0000, Jesus signed his last will and testimony with his blood, had it witnessed by the Pharisees, Sadducees, Zealots and many from the Roman army and gave his inheritors the benefit of inheriting all of his estate, which includes the gifts of salvation, the gifts of the Holy Spirit (wisdom, knowledge, faith, healing, miracles, prophecies, discerning spirits, various tongues, interpretation of tongues) the fruit of the Holy Spirit (long-suffering, love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, generosity, faithfulness, gentleness and self-control) and the promise of eternal life. Jesus’ will became effective the very second he died, and since he rose and left death behind we who accept his offer can live and reign with him forever and ever and ever. What an inheritance!