I greet you in Jesus’ precious name! It is Thursday morning, the 15th of January, 2026, and this is your friend, Angus Buchan, with a thought for today.

We go to the Gospel of John 14:6. Jesus says

“I am the way…”

You know that that was the earliest title of the Christians. Before the name “Christian” was even conceived, these early followers of Christ called themselves, "The Children of the Way.” - because Jesus says, ”I am the way…” He is the way. He is the truth, and he is the life, and He says Himself,

”No one comes to the Father except through Me.” 

When I preach this scripture verse as a text for my message when I’m preaching overseas, some people do not like it at all, and in some countries, I would be prosecuted because they would even call it “hate speech”. It’s not hate speech at all. It is the truth! Jesus is the way. There is no other way. He says it Himself, so how can you say to a man, ”Aah it’s alright, all roads lead to heaven.” All roads do not lead to heaven. I cannot find that scripture because it’s not in the Bible.

I’ve got some very good Muslim friends, I’ve got some very good Hindu friends, but they know me, I will not compromise on my faith. I will tell them in love, there is no other way. Jesus Christ alone is the only one who died for our sins. He’s the only one who has been raised from the dead and He’s the only one that is coming back. So if you love somebody you have to tell them the truth, and it could cost you dearly. In the early church, they had a secret sign. They had to be very careful what they said in public because the Romans persecuted them. They were arrested, they were fed to the lions, they were tortured for their faith.

But folks, people are getting persecuted even today as I am sharing this message with you. Oh yes! In Iran, they say that the Christian church is exploding. They say that the mosques are closing down and they are not public churches, they are house churches where groups of people are getting together. So when you’re walking down the street and you see your friend, you make the sign of a fish in the sand, and the other person will look at that sign and then he will smile. He will know that he is your brother or sister in Christ. 

The beautiful cross which I have depicted in this message was actually found in the catacombs of Rome. Now that’s where the Christians were hiding from the Romans. So folks, this is only a replica, but the original one, I think is found in Rome. We must be outspoken, we must be sensitive, we must be loving, but we must not compromise on God’s word if we want to find the peace and the joy of the Lord in our hearts.

Jesus bless you and have a wonderful day
Goodbye.