Pastor Bell's Words To Live By

Every body needs a head. Without leadership, it is impossible to function. For us as Christians, Christ is the head of the church (Colossians 1:18) and it is he who causes the body to function. The functionality dictates that all the constituent parts operate in synergy, working together for the greater good and not trying to function on their own. This ‘body’ metaphor is a ‘really good one’, as it sets out our interdependence and connectedness. The strategy of anyone who wants to stop the body from functioning is to disable the head. Satan thought he had achieved this with Jesus’ crucifixion at Calvary. But he got it wrong. The slavers succeeded to some degree with their aggressive methodology of ‘breeding’ Negros to fulfil their economic desire by emasculating the Black male.

Today we need men who can unashamedly declare that they are the head of their house without the need to apologise or compromise. Men do not have to be misogynists, dictators or tyrants. They can be the leading figure in their home, churches and communities and support those women who are also gifted leaders. By doing so, men will once again be operating and displaying the father heart of God. That is they will be loving and giving, firm in their dealings but fair. As part of the Caribbean Diaspora I want to engage with strong Godly men who can be real fathers and good role models for the next and future generations.  Please read Colossians 1:15-23.