“While it is true that my body died, I am not dead. I have never been more alive,” said the beloved voice and heart behind Sixty Second Sermons, Dr Bob Roberts, in his final message of hope to his listeners.
Dr Roberts passed away this morning in the United States, and though he lived abroad, his love for Belize ran deep. His last words were not of sorrow but rather assurance to his listeners.
“I just changed one shore for another, a tent for a mansion, and have now taken up residence with those who have preceded me in death in a far better country,” he said.
For decades, his short yet powerful messages were a familiar sound in Belizean homes. One listener shared on social media, “His sixty second sermons were a part of many of our households growing up! May his soul rest in peace.”
“A blessed man of God that has left an imprint on my heart forever,” another listener said. “Do enjoy your new home up yonder.”
Even in saying goodbye, Dr Roberts preached nothing but hope and encouragement. To those who have not yet placed their trust in Christ, he offered yet another call, saying, “Celebrate this day with me by inviting Christ into your life and accepting his forgiveness and plan for your life. Though now absent in the body, I shall continue to share the word of hope and encouragement from God’s word with you through the medium of television and my publications.”
The voice that once brought short devotionals just before Greater Belize Media’s evening news now sings among the saints; and as he put it in his final message, “Scatter the good news about my departure that a dead man has been discovered alive in heaven.”