First Light | Nov. 5th

 “Light dawns in the darkness for the upright; he is gracious, merciful, and righteous.”

   Psalm 112:4

  Beloved, in the deadness of the night, it is hard to expect the dawning of a new day. Be assured, the darkness cannot veil you from God; He sees you, and His face shall shine upon you.

  The grace, mercy, and righteousness of the Lord give us peace while we wait for daybreak. We know that the Lord has promised to guide us through the valley of the shadow of death and to keep us. Because the mercy of God is made new every morning, we know the darkness has to give way to the light of grace.

  Let your heart take comfort in God and His ways. He will not let you be put to shame for trusting Him even in the darkest of times.

In Christ Alone.

Pastor Wight

Battered but Secure | Nov. 4th

 “You, O Lord, are a shield around me, my glory, and the lifter of my head.”

   Psalm 3:3

   Beloved, we wrestle not against flesh and blood. Our adversary and struggle are spiritual. We are at war with our flesh and from the onslaught of the evil one.

   When the enemy comes in like a flood upon your heart and mind, hide yourself in Christ. Be reminded that the Holy Spirit in you is greater than the enemy. If the Lord is our shield, then the fiery darts of the enemy will not ignite upon our spirit and destroy us.

  We may experience the agony of toil and the frustration of momentary weakness, but in repentance and humility, we shall know victory in Christ. It is in the knowledge of God’s sustaining grace, the active work of the Holy Spirit, and the keeping power of Christ’s redemption, we are secure. The mighty shield, which is our God, cannot be broken. Though you are buffeted, you are safe in Christ.

In Christ Alone.

Pastor Wight

Living Stones | Nov. 3rd

“You yourselves like living stones are being built up as a spiritual house.”

   1 Peter 2:5

    Beloved, masonry, in particular, stone wall building, is a form of art and engineering. Not only does a stone wall need to be as strong as a wall setting a boundary, but you want it to be aesthetically pleasing as well. Many scenic roads in New England are bordered by these works of art.

  Occasionally, one will be damaged by a car or a fallen tree. Disrupting the structure. It is a challenge to repair these old walls and to place the stones in their original positions.

  The Church is founded and built upon Christ, the cornerstone. He has taken living stones and fitted them together to form His church. Each stone is placed by the Spirit of God and made alive in Christ. We can never underestimate the significance of our place in this spiritual house.  

  The church is a spiritual dwelling place made up of living stones. Each living stone brings life to the house of God. When living stones are not in place, it has a negative impact on the house. Beloved, let us take our position in the spiritual house of God. The dwelling place of the Lord, built on Christ and built together by living stones.

In Christ Alone.

Pastor Wight