God's Masterpiece (continued)

Beloved, in continuance of our theme, “God’s Masterpiece” – When “the Soul” has new records of “God’s Statutes and Commandments,” it becomes easier for men/women to walk and live righteously; just as easy as it was for them to live wickedly in their former life. Paul puts it this way, “And you [meaning “God’s Masterpieces” of spirit-filled children] hath he quickened [or raised from death to life spiritually in “the Soul”], who were dead in trespasses and sins; Wherein in time past ye walked according to the course of this world [or the habits of this world], according to the prince of the power of the air [Satan], the spirit that now worketh in the children of disobedience [in other words, Satan’s spirit is still at work among those who disobey God’s commandments]” (Ephesians 2:1-2).

Precious Ones, we have so much to be thankful for, because there are many who have been cleansed with water baptism in Jesus’ Name and have even been filled with the precious Holy Ghost, but fail to get God’s truth hidden, or engraved, in their hearts. As I have said in earlier editions of this letter, “God” intended that both of His “masterpieces” would complement each other. The “Masterpiece” of “His Word” should accompany “God’s Masterpiece” of “the Soul.” The two must work shoulder to shoulder and side by side. Only then, Beloved, can we live a productive life. The Psalmist puts it this way, “Thy Word have I hid in mine heart [or my soul], [here is the benefit!] that I might NOT sin against thee” (Psalm 119:11).

Chosen Ones, there are several other places in the scripture that support the fact that “the Soul” can only grow through the knowledge of God’s Word. God says, “My people are destroyed for [or because of] lack of knowledge [and] because [they] rejected [my] knowledge, I [have rejected them]” (Hosea 4:6). Paul says, “Therefore [for this reason] we [saints] ought to give the more earnest heed [or pay much closer attention] to the things which we have heard [from God’s Word], lest at any time we should let them slip” (Hebrews 2:1).

Children of God, we must understand that in God’s eyes (which are the only eyes that count to me!) we are His greatest “Masterpiece,” his greatest accomplishment. This is why everything He has prepared for us is the Best!!! They are all found in His Word – His other masterpieces He designed for us! This is why Peter said, “Whereby [or it was through this] are given [past tense] unto us [saints] exceeding great and precious promises: that by these [promises found in the Word] ye might be partakers of the divine nature [the nature of the soul’s ability to believe in God’s Word], having escaped the corruption that is in the world through lust” (2 Peter 1:4). We should appreciate God’s Word!!

I will write more on this subject next week. Until then, know this…

You all are the best Saints in the entire world. I love you all so very much.
In His Love,

Pastor William L. McCoy