Pastor Bell's Words To Live By

The major problem with retaining a slavery mentality is that we easily forget the great things we have heard about and benefits that are in store for us. In effect we forget the ability to dream. Mental slavery is a state which is learned. After 430 years of being whipped, abused and castigated it is little wonder that the Israelites developed and continued the attitude of complaining. After all the miracles they saw, the experiences they went through and the utter miraculous defeat of their enemies, they still had the mindset to complain. They crossed over, went through the red sea and were now on their journey towards the Promised Land.

It is as the start of any great journey that we face our greatest challenges. And it is after a time of praise and worship that the enemy sows discord and doubt among the people.  When you are about to achieve greatness the enemy always shows up to discourage you. “We’ve been travelling for days now and we need water to drink”, (Exodus 15:22). And when they found water at Marah it was bitter. What are we going to drink? Why have we left Egypt [slavery] to suffer here? Three days without water, we’re going to die of thirst”.  Today let us learn to trust God and follow his advice. Trusting him in all things is vital for our success. We may not be able to see the end, but God knows it and if he knows it that good enough for me. This is the mindset that we need to develop.  One that trust even when we cannot see a way out or we don’t understand what is going on! Trust in the Lord and lean not on your own understanding. And don’t complain, just praise him for everything. Meditate and read Romans 12:1-2 and pray this: “Lord, help me to renew my mind daily.”