Savior | Dec. 29th

“For unto you is born this day in the city of David a Savior, who is Christ the Lord.”

   Luke 2:11

   The angel of God declared good news to the shepherds that night. Good news that still causes the angels to sing and mankind to worship. The angel stated that a Savior had been born. He did not say that the child shall be a savior but that He was the Savior. Christ is able to save because He is the Savior.

  Who Jesus is and what He has done for us is greater than ourselves. Our lives are fleeting, our strength is weak, and our faith is fragile. Christ the Savior is greater. He has saved us and continues to keep us saved. We are sealed by the Holy Spirit, giving us daily hope and peace that guards our hearts and minds.

  Let the first advent of Christ assure your heart each day. Because He is the Savior, you are secure in Him and have the hope of seeing all things made new.

In Christ Alone.

Pastor Wight

The Perfect Gift | Dec. 25th

 “For by grace you have been saved through faith. And this is not your own doing; it is the gift of God.”

  Ephesians 2:8

   Salvation in Christ is the perfect gift, continually blessing us. We are saved by grace alone and continue to stand in that sustaining grace of God. No greater gift has ever been given or received.

   Beloved, having received such a great and precious gift, let the light of Christ shine through you. Prayerfully seek the Holy Spirit's empowerment to live for Christ and in the Spirit. Give the gift of God’s love by not being easily provoked and by not keeping records of wrongs. Let us not be self-seeking but prefer others, serving all as our Lord did. Give the gift of God’s love by being Christ-like.

   The love of God is the perfect gift that we can give to others. One that can be given year-round. It will always be needed and warmly received, so give generously, the Lord will always supply his love for willing vessels.

In Christ Alone.

Pastor Wight

Christmas Hope | Dec. 24th

“Having no hope and without God in the world.”

   Ephesians 2:12

  Beloved, let us rejoice today, for we are no longer in this world without God or hope. Immanuel, God with us, came in Christ. The child who was born was fully God and fully man. Jesus came as the perfect Lamb of God to take away the sins of man.

  Because of Christ, we have been brought back to God and now have hope. We can trust that God is for us, not against us. We belong to Him. God is working everything for our good and our salvation, so we can have peace every day, no matter what happens. God is with you. The Holy Spirit fills you, guarantees your eternal life, and reminds you that you are God’s child. Be glad for the hope you have in Christ. Celebrate your new life, given by God’s grace. Salvation is the greatest gift.

In Christ Alone.

Pastor Wight