Help for the Day | Dec. 1st

  “Blessed be the Lord, who daily bears us up; God is our salvation.”

   Psalm 68:19

  Beloved, we all feel weighed down by cares and responsibilities—deadlines at work and meals at home. These demands can weary even the strongest among us. Yet, scripture reminds us that we are not meant to carry this load alone.

  There are also the unplanned emergencies of life, the unwanted flu, and the conflicts that arise with others. Not to mention the reality of the spiritual fight that we are in day to day. Where should our strength come from? Should we have hope for tomorrow?

  The Psalmist reminds us that God is our help in times of need. He has promised to keep us from the evil one, to supply our physical needs, to be the counselor of our heart, and the good Shepherd who restores our weary souls for His name's sake.

  Remember, the Lord daily sustains you and carries you. Rest in Him, knowing He is your salvation. Talk with the Father today about your concerns. Bring your burden to Him in light of the promises from Scripture. This will lift your weary heart.

In Christ Alone.

Pastor Wight

Seasons of Life | Nov. 26th

 “For everything there is a season, and a time for every matter under heaven.”

   Ecclesiastes 3:1

  Beloved, we are susceptible to the ever-changing seasons of life. No one is exempt from birth or death. Everything between these two epochs is life. Thankfully, we are not left to fate but have the promise of God’s providence at work. He is with us in each moment.

  In the midst of God’s providential care, we should humble ourselves before Him by acknowledging that He is Lord of our lives. It is our duty to seek the Lord, to know Him and His ways through the word of God. Only through scripture will we have a clear understanding of the Lord and what is required of us. It is by the grace of God that we are invited to have fellowship with Him, and this same grace enables us to do so.

  As the seasons of life come and go, let us ask God in prayer for His wisdom and the grace to accept the changes that come. Sometimes wisdom comes from instruction and/or experience. The simple task of making a bed can be learned by a child through instruction and by doing. Life becomes more complicated, but these same principles remain. Instruction and doing. We need the grace of the Lord and the peace He provides as we trust Him for each day. There is an allotted time for every matter we face. The Lord is willing to guide us as we look to Him.

In Christ Alone.

Pastor Wight

Jesus Prayed | Nov. 25th

 “For their sake, I consecrate myself.”

  John 17:19

   On the night He was betrayed, Jesus prayed for His disciples. He asked the Father to protect them from the evil one because they belong to Him. Jesus deliberately prayed aloud so His disciples could hear His words. He did this to encourage them and to show them His heart.

   This prayer is a special act of intercession. Jesus has set Himself apart as our high priest; this is the consecration He speaks of. He continues to intercede for us, asking for our protection from the evil one.

  Because we belong to God, Jesus keeps our faith rooted in His truth. The Spirit protects us from the evil one's deception. The deceiver tries to distort the Gospel with false teachers and by twisting God's word. Jesus still intercedes for His people, and in Him, we have overcome, just as the early disciples did.

In Christ Alone.

Pastor Wight