Galatians 5:22-23. Uncle Angus talks to us about faithfulness and betrayal. There aren't many things worse than being betrayed, Jesus understands betrayal, yet He will never forsake us and He will not desert us, He is fully trustworthy. We must not betray Him in this late hour as we wait for His return.
Good seed
Galatians 6:9–10
As a farmer, Uncle Angus has learnt that he should never compromise on the quality of the seeds he buys because 'good seed does not cost, it pays'. After we have planted our good seed abundantly, we need to be patient for it to germinate, and eventually come to harvest. Galatians 6:9-10. The best place to find goos seed is in The Bible, God's Word.
Don't limit God
2 Kings 6:16–17, Psalm 37:4, Philippians 4:13
Most of us limit God because we look at things through our own perspective instead of God's perspective. 2 Kings 6:16-17. The devil is a defeated foe, he can only tell lies. John 10:10. God came to give us abundant life. Psalm 37:4. In these days we really need to ask God to open up our spiritual eyes so that we can finish the race. Philippians 4:13.
Who is this Man
Matthew 3:17, Colossians 1:27, Proverbs 18:24, Mark 8:27–29, John 1:29
Are you still questioning Who Jesus Christ really is? Mark 8:27-29. John 1:29. Matthew 3:17. Jesus is the Lamb of God, He is the Son of God. He is Emmanuel, which means 'God with us', because He is God in the flesh. Colossians 1:27. Proverbs 18:24. We need to treat Him with the utmost reverence and respect.
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.
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.
