Heard | Nov. 10th

 “When the righteous cry for help, the Lord hears and delivers them  out of all their troubles.”

     Psalm 34:17

  Beloved, when you cry to the Lord, He hears you. Our plea is never ignored or dismissed. God does not turn away from you or pretend not to notice. He is attentive to your cry. He is fully aware of all that concerns you today.

  The deliverance of God does not always include the immediate transformation of the circumstances. However, there is promised grace that will prove to be sufficient support amidst the trials. The grace of God is like a familiar voice that encourages us, reminding us that everything is possible and that we should never give up. In Christ, there is peace from God that calms the mind and heart. The Holy Spirit strengthens us so that we can endure and find joy in trusting God for the outcome.

  Continue to lift your need to the Father with the assurance that He hears you and is already at work on your behalf. You may be facing doubts in the moment, but continue to look to God for guidance. The Lord is working in you as you wait upon Him. He will deliver you from all your troubles.

In Christ Alone.

Pastor Wight

Mine | Nov. 7th

 “My sheep....”

  John 10:27

   Beloved, have you ever considered that you belong to God? Jesus declares that there are those who belong to Him. Jesus said He would lay down His life for His sheep.

  The Psalmist described the Lord as his shepherd, and because of this, he was not in want. The Good Shepherd cares for his sheep. He leads them, protects, and provides for them.

  Our Shepherd laid down His life for us in order to redeem us unto Himself. There is no greater love than this. This is why we should have assurance for the day. We belong to the Lord, and He claims us as His. Christ is with you today, and there is nothing that can separate you from the love of God in Him.

  If Christ is your Shepherd, then you are numbered among the sheep of His pasture, and you are safe.

In Christ Alone.

Pastor Wight

Broken for You | Nov. 6th

  “When he had given thanks, he broke it, and said, ‘This is my body which is for you. Do this in remembrance of me.”

  1 Corinthians 11:24

  On the night of His betrayal, Jesus lifted up a piece of bread in His hands and blessed it. The Son thanked the Heavenly Father for this bread and then broke it, declaring to His friends, "This is my body, which is for you."

  They did not fully understand what the Lord was doing or to what degree His body would be broken for His people. How the Lord would make atonement for all those who would partake of His sacrifice. The people of God, to this day, come to the Lord’s table to hold a physical piece of bread in order to remember what Christ has done for them.

  We hold this physical emblem in order that we might learn that there is a spiritual work accomplished for us in the death, resurrection, and ascension of Christ that is just as real as the bread we partake of. Beloved, remember that Christ was broken for you and that you live in Him as well.

In Christ Alone.

Pastor Wight