The Things We Do Not Own

A very good morning to you. It is Monday morning the 7th of February, the year 2022. This is your friend, Angus Buchan with a thought for today.

“I have been crucified with Christ; it is no longer I who live, but Christ lives in me; and the life which I now live in the flesh I live by faith in the Son of God, who loved me and gave Himself for me.”

Galatians 2:20

Today, I want to say that it is in dying to self that we live. I have always said it to you: Our worst enemy is ourselves.

My wife Jill shared a little quotation with me that she read from a famous woman and it goes like this: "To be thankful to God for the things that we do not own.” Now, I had to think about that... "To be thankful to God for the things that I do not own." You see, when you hand over everything you have to Jesus, then freedom comes. Hand it over to Him today and He will lighten your load.

“…casting all your care upon Him, for He cares for you.”

1 Peter 5:7

When we realize that the responsibility is God’s anyway, it gives us great joy, peace and confidence.

“…being confident of this very thing, that He who has begun a good work in you will complete it until the day of Jesus Christ” Philippians 1:6

It is His responsibility. You see, Sir, your wife belongs to God - She is not yours… You say, “No, she is.” No, you didn’t create her. That little baby that is a tremendous gift, Mom and Dad, is not yours. God has given you that little child to look after (her or him) for God. She belongs to Jesus. Do you see the freedom there? That is why we are thankful to God for the things that we don’t own. Your husband belongs to God. Pray for him but he is God’s responsibility.

You know, it is not an easy thing for a Dad to walk his daughter down the aisle on her wedding day... it is not easy - I have done it. I have done it three times in fact. From that moment onwards, you realize you have had her for so many years, twenty-odd years, but she is not yours. She never was. she is God’s and that gives you freedom.

That business, Sir... You say, “I started this business from the beginning by myself.” - God gave you the ability. Your career - give it to God! "I can do what I like. It is my life." No, it is not your life. God created you in His own image. That is why suicide is not an option.

I remember like it was yesterday, just after I had given my life to the Lord, I was walking through my maize crop one morning and they were talking about the possibility of hail. I was nervous and fearful and then the penny dropped. Jesus said, "You gave your life to Me, this maize crop is My responsibility, Angus. If it gets wiped out by hail, I will have another plan for you. It's not yours!” Do you know the freedom that I had in that! I lay down in that maize field and I just rejoiced. Cast all your cares on the Lord.

Remember, be thankful to God for the things you do not own. You don’t have to take care of them, He will!

Have a wonderful day.
God bless you and goodbye.