I greet you in Jesus’ precious name! It is Friday morning, the 2nd of August, 2024, and this is your friend, Angus Buchan, with a thought for today.

We start in the Book of Acts 20:24. Paul says:

“But none of these things move me; nor do I count my life dear to myself, so that I may finish my race with joy, and the ministry which I received from the Lord Jesus, to testify to the gospel of the grace of God.”  

We have got to keep the main thing, the main thing. We have to focus on what God has called us to, which is to tell people about Jesus. It’s very simple. We have to do it in our workplace, we have got to do it on the sports field, we have got to do it in the classroom. It is all about preaching the good news, the Gospel of Christ, and you and I need to finish the race. We need to complete the task and we mustn’t waste time. Now maybe you say to me, “But I have never had the privilege of being able to preach from a pulpit or a platform”, but that doesn’t matter. These men that we are reading about, Paul, Peter, James and John - these were men who preached in the workplace. They weren’t even allowed in the synagogues. 

The other day, a group of people arrived on the farm and they came to buy a horse from my son. I greeted them and we started talking about horses. Of course, I have got a horse, you know that! His name is Snowy, that’s right, the kids love him. They are always asking me, “How is Snowy doing?” 

So we started up a conversation. I told them I have been riding horses since I was 19 years old and they told me about their horses, and then slowly but surely the conversation swung around to all the Mighty Men meetings that we have had on this farm, to people's lives that have been changed through the preaching of the Gospel in the open air.

Today, don’t underestimate where God has called you. If you are a school teacher, you have got an instant congregation in front of you, day after day. What a privilege! If you are working in a factory, you have got a whole group of men and women you can tell about Jesus. I am not talking about Bible punching. I am talking about you telling them how Jesus has impacted your life. Maybe you are a homemaker or a housewife. Aah man, those are the people I salute the most. You know, Jesus had a mother, her name was Mary. She was dedicated to looking after Him and Him alone, but look what happened from her obedience - the Son of God!

I want to tell you today, go out there, keep the main thing, the main thing. Focus on the work God has called you to, and most of all, enjoy it. 

Jesus bless you and have a wonderful day,
Goodbye.