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.
Call anto Me
James 2:23, Jeremiah 33:3
Jeremiah 33:3. The Lord says that if we call to Him, He will answer us. The problem is that some of us are not calling on Him, we are calling on everybody else but Him. Are we giving the Lord the place in our lives to guide us and talk to us? James 2:23. When we hear God, we also need to believe God and do exactly what He tells us to do by faith. He has a calling for each of our lives.
Decisions
Romans 6:23, Romans 13:1
Romans 6:23. Decisions are very important, they can lead to life or death. What is our decision today? If you are not sure about something then it is better to not to go with that decision. Sometimes we want to blame God for the situation we are in and it is not God's fault but it is due to a bad decision that was made. Romans 13:1. We need to make choices according to God's Word.
Friends
Proverbs 18:24
Do you have a friend? The Bible says in Proverbs 18:24: "But there is a friend who sticks closer than a brother". His name is Jesus, do you know this friend? Jesus carries us in the tough times, we must not forget about Him when things are going well and when times are tough. A friend sticks with us through thick and thin, just like Jesus does. James 2:23.
Faith and obedience
Mark 11:22, James 2:23
Uncle Angus' favourite topic is faith, not just faith in anything, but faith in God, in Jesus Christ. Faith without obedience is just talk because faith is a doing word. Mark 11:22. Faith has got feet, it's God in action. James 2:23. God uses ordinary people who have faith in Him and are obedient to Him.
Know yourself
Philippians 4:11–12, Hebrews 13:8
Hebrews 13:8. We need to know who we are, accept who we are and be who we are. God wants us to be ourselves and not try to be someone we aren't meant to be. Philippians 4:11-12. One of the greatest freedoms we can receive in life is to become a follower of Jesus Christ because we no longer need to strive anymore.
Sitting at His feet
Psalm 27:4, John 3:1
People are in turmoil... rushing around, feeling anxious and depressed and full of fear. Where is the safest place to be right now? The safest place to be is in the perfect will of God... and we need to learn to sit at His feet because that is where our peace comes from. Psalm 27:4. John 3:1.
God's plan
Psalm 19:14, Jeremiah 29:11, John 10:10, Luke 13:34
A lot of people need comfort and direction at this time. Psalm 19:14. Jeremiah 29:11. John 10:10. Luke 13:34. Jesus loves us. God is trying to protect us and not bring us pain, He is for us and not against us. He doesn't want us to suffer unnecessarily. John 18:8. God has never left us or forsaken us.
Whoever calls
Acts 2:21, Romans 10:13
Acts 2:21. Romans 10:13. “Whoever calls on the name of the Lord shall be saved” Isn’t that just such great news? Jesus wants fellowship with us all, regardless of creed, colour or education… Anyone who calls out to Jesus will be saved - What a wonderful and joyous promise! Jesus came to wash away all of our sins and set us free.
My Refuge
John 14:6, Psalm 46:1, Romans 8:31
What road are you on at the moment? The one that leads to eternal life, that's steep, rocky and slippery? Or are you on the broad road that goes to the wrong place? John 14:6. Psalm 46:1. God is our Refuge and our strength, if He is on our side then what do we have to be fearful of? Romans 8:31. If you have Jesus, then you have the majority.