Cause for Joy | Sep. 18th

"What do you think? If a man has a hundred sheep, and one of them has gone astray, does he not leave the ninety-nine of the mountains and go in search of the one that went astray?"

Matthew 18:12

We all have played hide and seek as a child or experienced attempting to find something we have lost. Childhood games are no comparison to the search of God for His lost lambs. We have never looked for anything to the degree the Lord has come to us but may we consider the joy of finding that which was lost or hiding.

The Good Shepherd leaves the mountains and travels into the valley of death. There He went further into the darkness than any other. He was afflicted and bore the agony for all His lost lambs. We do not fully comprehend what Jesus left and experienced on our behalf so that we might be found.

The Chief Shepherd emerged from death wounded for our transgressions but victorious over sin, the grave, and death. Those who were lost in darkness have been found by Christ. He has taken us unto Himself and has given us a new name. Rejoice in knowing that He rejoices in finding you.

In Christ Alone,

Pastor Wight

Be at Peace | Sep. 17th

"Let your steadfast love comfort me according to your promise to your servant."

Psalm 119:76

Christ Himself is the promise unto us. He has promised never to forsake us, to be our peace and the one who guards our hearts and minds.

The promise of the Lord being our comfort is based on His steadfast love for us. We have nothing to offer, nothing to ensure His mercy towards us. Jesus, in His kindness, has chosen us and set His affection upon us.

If you are weary or perplexed today, come to the Father. Come to the throne of grace, and you shall find help in your time of need. We come in the name of the Lord and stand upon the promises He has given us. This is why we can have full assurance for the day and whatever season of life we find ourselves in. God's love is everlasting, and His kindness is unceasing.

In Christ Alone,

Pastor Wight

Safe in the Hand of God | Sep. 16th

"He who vindicates me is near. Who will contend with me?"

Isaiah 50:8

Opposition is something that every living person has experienced. There is an adversary of our soul far more sinister and powerful than any other foe we have contended with.

The enemy we wrestle with is the father of all lies, an accuser of God's children who roams around like a lion seeking to devour. We would be afraid if we faced him in our strength and merit, but he is defeated.

Christ has crushed the head of the old serpent. The accusations against the elect of God are silenced. Because Christ has laid down His life for His people, their sins removed, and the righteousness of Christ imputed unto His own.

No charge can be brought against the child of God and stand. The Lord stands with His people and protects them. They belong to Him, and nothing can pluck the people of God from His hand. The Lord is with you.

In Christ Alone,

Pastor Wight