As many of you know Angus Buchan is the simple farmer from Greytown in Kwazulu Natal (South Africa). He is a normal man whom has received a blessing from God. He started from humble beginnings giving his life to Christ when he was at an all time low. Since then and particularly over the last 3-4 years he has been lead by the Holy Spirit to share the gospel. His story was made known when he shared it with us in the book “Faith Like Potatoes” where his life journey was shown. This has lead to a movie being made where we see the trials and tribulations of a normal man, a farmer, and how through his faith in the Lord miracles happen.
More recently Angus has hosted on his farm the “Mighty Men” conference, which started out with 15 farmers and workers to where this year there was a predicted 24 000 men. This however grew over the last 2-3 weeks period and miraculously 60 000 men spent the weekend on his farm. Unfortunately I was not able to attend this but from everyone I know that went they said it was a definite eye and ear opener. This then lead to the recent ‘Loftus for Jesus’ event (as I described in a previous post) where 70 000 people gather to praise God! What an event it was.
The challenge however is now the following and this was highlighted to me by Riaan (Eastside Community Church, Senior Pastor) both in last weeks prayer mail and on Sunday morning at church. What are we up against and in simple terms it is Spiritual Warfare. Satan and his army will attack those that are firm in faith and particularly those who profess their faith publicly. Spiritual leaders within our community of believers will come under attack. This does however not mean we must shy away from doing so but rather be more adamant to share and particularly be supportive of one another as we all share the faith, gospel and belief that Jesus Christ is the Son of God and that God is truly the only way, the only truth and the life (John 14v6)!!! So the challenge Riaan set for us is one that we need to prayer for Angus Buchanan, pray for conviction of faith, support from family and friends and that when the attacks come that his faith grows and that he does it all through God.
So my prayer this morning is to join in this. Join in praying for those spiritually lead individuals that have been blessed to share the gospel and their faith, that they may grow in their faith and that God will be the ultimate rock and comforter. Please join in this prayer!
SB
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