God's Masterpiece (continued)

Beloved, in continuance of our theme, “God’s Masterpiece” – There is an important revelation that we must understand – a revelation concerning the way our God masterfully ordained the Spirit to occupy our bodies. When the Spirit of a man returns to the God that gave it, the dead body is not aware of anything that transpires from that point onward. However, the man’s Spirit will always know what transpires after the death of the body. His spirit might exist in a state of great torment, waiting to be judged (that is, waiting to be questioned by God to the condemnation of the soul). On the other hand, his spirit might exist in a state of eternal peace, waiting to enjoy eternal life. This revelation is supported by scripture - “Who knoweth the Spirit of man that goeth upward, and the spirit of the beast [sinners and animals] that goeth downward to the earth? Wherefore I perceive that there is nothing better, than that a man should rejoice in his own works; for that is his portion…” (Ecclesiastes 3:21-22). We also learn from scripture that “the dust [the body of man, shall] return to the Earth as it was [at the time of death]: and the spirit shall return unto God who gave it” (Ecclesiastes 12:7).

Precious Ones, remember that the Soul records the deeds of the Body, as witnessed by the Spirit. Therefore, when a wicked man dies, his soul feels the weight, guilt, and condemnation of all the evil deeds that his spirit witnessed during his life. The spirit of that wicked man is tormented by remorse and terrified of the fate that awaits him! “God’s Masterpiece” (the Soul) is harassed while sleeping, like a man with wicked, horrible, tormenting dreams. The only difference is that the body is dead, so it cannot wake up. The nightmare never ends.

Chosen Ones, this is why we must never allow sin to contaminate “God’s Masterpiece” - no one will feel the effects of our transgressions like we will!!! Do you see now why God (Jesus) said, “the Soul that sinneth, it shall [surely] die” (Ezekiel 18:20)?

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

I love you all so very much.
In His Love,

Pastor William L. McCoy