A PECULIAR PEOPLE JOHN 14_30-31A PECULIAR PEOPLE JOHN 14_30-31
Resilient Truths
Dr. Bell was in fellowship with her church home at Anointed Touch Ministry International, under the leadership of Apostle Dr. Cheryl Williams. Dr. Bell shared a powerful message emphasizing that God has provided us with the necessary instructions to walk...
38:58•14 Jun 2024
A Peculiar People: Walking in Obedience and Living Set Apart
Episode Overview
- Obedience to God, as shown by Jesus, is central to fulfilling your calling, even when it doesn’t look comfortable or profitable.
- Whoever has your ear has your heart, so be cautious about sharing God-given desires and secrets with people who may act as enemies.
- Avoid judging others by outward appearance; take time to know their hearts so they feel safe enough to trust you with their struggles.
- Church communities should draw people with love, not push them away with judgement, especially those already hurt by previous experiences.
- Each person must choose for themselves whether to live for God, as love is never forced and free will means God won’t override your decisions.
“Comfort will kill you. Because being in comfort, you can't move nowhere.”
What drives someone to seek a life that truly reflects their faith? This message from **Resilient Truths** zooms in on that question through John 14:30–31, with Dr. Theresa M Bell unpacking what it means to be a “peculiar people” who genuinely belong to God. Speaking from Anointed Touch Ministry International, Dr. Bell talks about Jesus preparing His disciples for His crucifixion and pointing out that the time for talk was ending and the time for action had arrived.
She reminds the congregation that Jesus walked in full obedience to the Father, then asks a blunt question: are people serving God with their mouths or with their hearts? You’ll hear her challenge the idea of spiritual comfort zones: **“Comfort will kill you. Because being in comfort, you can't move nowhere.”** From there, she moves into practical ground—who has your ear, and therefore your heart? Are you sharing God-given dreams with people who might secretly work against you?
Are you around people who have no interest in Christ, and is that slowly dulling your own fire? Dr. Bell also tackles church hurt head-on, calling out judgemental attitudes that keep people away from community and from healing. She urges believers to look past outward appearance—wigs, cars, manicures, dents and all—and actually learn people’s hearts, building trust so they feel safe enough to share their struggles.
The episode speaks to anyone who’s been wounded by church, wrestling with obedience, or trying to live their faith consistently at work, in ministry, and in everyday life. With a mix of humour, honesty, and some straight talk, Dr. Bell presses home three core themes: loving God more than anything else, representing Him wherever you are, and choosing daily to live as that peculiar, set-apart people.
It’s a strong nudge to ask: does your life show who you really belong to?
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