The school of hard knocks

Angus Buchan

The school of hard knocks

Episode 512

2 Corinthians 12:9, 2 Corinthians 11:24–27, Romans 8:28

Are you facing difficulty? One man who understood about suffering was the apostle Paul. 2 Corinthians 11:24-27. Sometimes our suffering is in preparation for work ahead and others which you will one day be a help to. God doesn't cause the hardships but through them God teaches us and trains us. As Christians, we are not exempt from suffering, we are still in this world. Romans 8:28. 2 Corinthians 12:9.

No confusion

John 10:10, Galatians 2:20, Colossians 1:27

Galatians 2:20. Colossians 1:27. Our biggest enemy is not the devil but ourselves. We need to die to our flesh. When we put Jesus Christ in the centre of our lives, a lot of our problems will disappear. Things like Depression, anxiety and confusion will leave. With Jesus comes security, hope and peace. John 10:10.

The body of Christ

Romans 12:4, 1 Corinthians 12:14, Matthew 12:30

We are all members of the Lord's body, there are no lone rangers, and each of us are important. Romans 12:4. 1 Corinthians 12:14. We need men and women with the heart and mind of Christ to be accountable to. As the body of Christ, we need to work together, to complement each other. Matthew 12:30.

No darkness

Psalm 139:12–14, Philippians 4:13

Are you feeling downcast today or have you lost your self confidence? Psalm 139:13-14. We have been fearfully and wonderfully made by the Lord. Philippians 4:13. We can do all things through Christ Who strengthens us. It is not about us, it's about Christ in us. Psalm 139:12. With the Lord, we walk in the light.