The Will

Martin hadn’t been feeling so well for the last few weeks. Per the request of his most trusted advisor, he scheduled an appointment to see his doctor. He told the doctor of his symptoms of dizziness, disorientation, lack of balance, and brief periods of an inability to speak normally. After several tests, it was discovered that Martin suffered from a large, terminal tumor on his brain. Upon receiving the news, all he could think of were his adult children playing as kids. He heard their laughter in his mind as they jumped atop his bed in the morning. Martin’s children lost their mother Michelle at an early age and only knew him as a parent growing up. It was hard for him to bear the thought of leaving them alone, but he knew it was no longer in his control. Because the doctor had projected only 3-6 months of life, Martin had his assistant send for his children for an important meeting.

As his two sons and daughter arrived, he sat them down with a smile and told them of his medical condition. Tears pour from their faces like a mighty waterfall. He told them of his love for their mother and how thankful of her he was for the gift she bestowed upon him when she gave life to all three of them. Martin said to them, “I have loved you all my days on this earth and have prepared you for my absence. I have watched you stumble and fall along your paths to greatness, but I rejoiced every time you showed contrition and stood again to seek my forgiveness. Because you have honored me as my children and heirs, I present to you my will that rewards each of you equal share in my fortune that I have built for you. Remember the many lessons that I have taught you over the years and you will be blessed all your days.

Brethren, I bring the Good News today! Like Martin, when Jesus walked the earth, he taught us many lessons in preparation of his inevitable departure. I say to you today, Jesus did not die on the cross without leaving us “The Will.” The will reads: Romans 8:16-17, 16 The Spirit itself bears witness with our spirit that we are children of God,17 and if children, then heirs—heirs of God and joint heirs with Christ, if indeed we suffer with Him, that we may also be glorified together. You see friends and family, it was not the stakes in Jesus’ hands and feet that restrained Him to the cross, it was His love for us; his obligation to fulfill the will of GOD, which is the following: A clean slate after Jesus died for our sins; Eternal life when Jesus overcame death and rose on the third day; Inheritance of the Kingdom of Heaven as his heirs. Romans 8:18 reads, 18 For I consider that the sufferings of this present time are not worthy to be compared with the glory which shall be revealed in Heaven. Family and friends I urge each of you today, take heed to the teaching of our Lord and Savior and find your place in His will.

My prayer for you today:
Heavenly Father, thank you for loving us enough to forgive and erase our sins, that we may be worthy of the inheritance you have prepared for us in your will O Lord. We praise you for your love and mercy, and we seek your guidance to your Kingdom. We are your heirs O Lord, bless us with your Holy Spirit that we may act as your heirs. In the name of your son Jesus, Amen…

May this message bless you all….

By: C. McCloud.