Suffering for Jesus

Keep on keeping on, press on, fight the good fight all the while entrusting your soul to him that Jesus may be made known throughout Scotland and beyond. Entrust yourself to your creator while doing good because you know, as you walk the narrow path in obedience to Jesus, what awaits you in God’s presence forever.

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‘For of such is the kingdom of heaven.’

‘Let the little children come to me, and do not hinder them, for the kingdom of God belongs to such as these.’   (Luke 18:16)

We come to God, we need to come with the attitude of a needy child and a prayer such as, ‘God, I am empty; please fill me. I am a sinner; please forgive me. I don’t deserve your love; but please love me on account of your grace and mercy.’

Have you come to Jesus like this? You won’t get to Heaven any other way!

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By the power of God’s Spirit

Whenever a church tries to use its own resources for its work, it always ends in unfaithfulness, pride and disaster. So, let’s pray that we will so depend on God in prayer that there would be a continuous supply of God’s power. May this enable us to shed light into this dark world, share the gospel with those around us, maintain the unity of the church and understand the will of God through the Word of God. This is the Word of the Lord all of us here this morning: ‘Not by might nor by power, but by my Spirit, says the Lord Almighty.’ (Zechariah 4:6)

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You are different, so be different, to make a difference.

A church full of people who hope in their future with Christ, who strive to be holy, and who deeply reverence God stands out in a world of despair, indulgence, and irreverence. People around will notice that difference. Some may hate it but others may be drawn by it. Our lives can become a beacon that points people to Jesus. You are different because of God’s grace – so be different, to make a gospel difference in the lives of others.

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