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.
No shortcuts
John 14:5–6
Do you know The Way? Do you know where you are going? John 14:5-6. There are few things worse than getting lost. God's Word is a guide, a lamp to our feet, a compass. We need to get to know God's Word and we need to get to know it's Author even more. Jesus Christ Himself is the Way and He will lead us safely home.
God's counsel
1 Kings 3:9, 1 Corinthians 6:1
We need the mind of Christ in everything we do. 1 Kings 3:9. We need to ask God for counsel, not man. 1 Corinthians 6:1. King Solomon asked God for wisdom and God gave him wisdom and much more. When we walk in the Spirit, then the Lord gives us the answer.
Holy Spirit
John 10:10, Zechariah 4:6, Colossians 1:27
We believe in the Holy Trinity. The Holy Spirit is a real person. He is our intimate Friend. The Holy Spirit brings life to the Bible. John 10:10. Zechariah 4:6. Colossians 1;27. He is there for us. He will be our Advocate, our Defender, our Comforter. The Holy Spirit is within us and He will give us the strength to finish.
No time to speculate
Romans 10:9, John 1:1, 1 John 4:4
John 1:1. 1 John 4:4. We cannot be a Christian without faith. There is no time left for us to speculate as to whether Jesus Christ is the Son of God or not. We need to believe that Jesus Christ is the Word of God, the Messiah, the Christ, The Son of God. Do not doubt the divinity and the majesty of Jesus Christ. Romans 10:9. Good people don't go to heaven, believers do.
Confession
Romans 3:23, 1 John 1:9
Confession means simply to say when you have done something wrong, to be honest about your sin, and to say that you are sorry. The devil doesn't like us to confess our sins because it sets us free from the chains that sin holds us in. 1 John 1:9. In our confession there is cleansing from our sins. Romans 3:23. All of us have sinned and fallen short of the glory of God. It is pride that keeps us from confessing our sins.
Who is this man?
John 1:1, Matthew 16:13–15, Matthew 16:16
Matthew 16:13-15. What would you have said if Jesus had asked you who do you say that He is. Matthew 16:16. He is Emmanuel, God with us. He is God made flesh. Jesus is God. John 1:1. Jesus is the only way to the Father. Jesus was not just a 'good' man. C.S. Lewis said that Jesus is either God or a mad man. Jesus' tomb is empty.
Empty promises
Hebrews 10:23
A promise is an assurance that one will do something. Hebrews 10:23. The Lord never ever breaks His promise. We as Christians should keep our promises no matter what. We need to be people of integrity and honesty. As Christians, we must keep our word. That is why we need to be careful what we say and think before we speak. God will hold us to our promises.
The Great Commission
Mark 16:15, Colossians 1:27, Matthew 25:40
Jesus gave us The Great Commission to go into all the world and preach the Gospel. Mark 16:15. Maybe you feel like you can't do it but yes you can. Colossians 1:27. It's not about you, it's about Christ in you. Start at home, in your own school or workplace. Matthew 25:40. Whatever you do, do it unto the Lord, you just need to start somewhere, just start small.
Totally dependant
Matthew 5:3, John 3:16, John 14:6
Who or what are you depending on today? Matthew 5:3. We cannot depend on anyone else or anything other than God Himself. If we are depending on anyone else then we are putting more pressure on that person than they can handle. We shouldn't be dependant on ourselves either. We need to be emptied of ourselves. John 3:16. We can do absolutely nothing without God. John 14:6.
A prayer of faith
John 4:50, Hebrews 11:6, Luke 17:5, Isaiah 59:1
We need to pray more. John 4:50. We need to believe the word that God speaks to us. Hebrews 11:6. God always answers our prayers. Luke 17:5. Ask Him once by faith and then thank Him by faith. Isaiah 59:1. The Lord hears us. We need to believe that God will answer our prayers.
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.
How Big is God?
Mark 11:22, Philippians 4:13, Philippians 4:19
God specialises in taking nobodies and turning them into somebodies. Mark 11:22. This verse simply says 'Have faith in God'. Philippians 4:13 and 19. What we need to do is to trust in God and we need to believe. God loves all of us the same and He can use us even if we think we are a failure. Success is simply taking failure and turning it inside out.
