Morning With God | April 27th

 “Morning by morning he awakens; he awakens my ear to hear as those who are taught.”

      Isaiah 50:4

  Beloved, if we believe that our spiritual life is sustained not by physical bread but by the word of God, then we will come to Him each morning to receive from Him. As we feed our physical bodies, so must we nourish the soul.

 The Holy Spirit must open our ears so that we may receive what is necessary for life. Scripture is given to us so that we might know God. The Bible reveals God's commands, ways, promises, and purposes.

 Just as a student seeks instruction from a teacher, we come to God to grow in our understanding of Him. Let us not neglect time with the Lord in prayerful contemplation and study of scripture. God will meet us there. He will satisfy our souls. In Christ, we will experience a peace the world cannot offer. Let us become hungry for God. May our ears be opened, and let us seek Him each day as the Spirit of God awakens us.

In Christ alone.

Pastor Wight

Behind Closed Doors | April 24th

  “On the evening of that day, the first day of the week, the doors being locked where the disciples were for fear of the Jews, Jesus came and stood among them and said to them, ‘Peace be with you.”

  John 20:19

  Beloved, the disciples were locked away in fear, without hope, and with their faith nonexistent. Yet, none of this prevented the loving Savior from reaching them.

  The challenges of life and the barriers we create do not prevent Jesus from entering our fearful circumstances. Just as the brilliance of the sun dispels the darkness at dawn, so the risen Christ dispels our doubts and fears. Darkness and shadows cannot remain where the Prince of Peace is present. He, the God of all comfort, proclaims, “Peace be with you.” In the midst of darkness, we hear His words of consolation. The loving kindness of our Lord envelops the troubled soul as we reflect on the cost of our salvation and recall His promise never to leave us or forsake us.

  To Him, darkness is as clear as the noonday. Nothing and no one is hidden from the God who sees and who helps us in our time of need. Let us listen to the words of our Lord today: “Peace be with you.” This is not spoken in vain, but stands as a steadfast promise to God’s children.

In Christ Alone.

Pastor Wight

Strength Through Adversity April 23rd

 “God, the Lord, is my strength; he makes my feet like the deer’s; he makes me tread on my high places.”

  Habakkuk 3:19

  Beloved, it is remarkable how God has equipped His creatures to withstand the environments for which He designed them. This past winter, someone shared with me their observation of deer lying down in the snow in their yard. They could not understand how the deer remained comfortable in such conditions.

  God, in His wisdom, does not always remove obstacles from our lives or make our circumstances more comfortable. Instead, He often grants us the grace to endure. The Spirit of God provides us with strength, making our feet like those of a deer so that we may tread upon high places. These high places may represent either the means of escape that allow us to rise above turmoil or the ability to navigate challenging terrain. God equips us with peace, wisdom, strength, guidance, and endurance.

  You do not face your circumstances alone, for God is with you. He will guide you through this season, and in Him you will find rest for your spirit.

In Christ Alone.

Pastor Wight