The Light of the World | Feb. 2nd

“God said, 'Let there be lights in the expanse of the heavens to separate the day from the night. And let them be for signs and for seasons, and for days and years, and let them be lights in the expanse of the heavens to give light upon the earth. ‘ And God made the two great lights, the greater light to rule the day and the lesser light to rule the night, and the stars.”

Genesis 1:14-16

Beloved, let us consider God’s power, wisdom, and providence in creation. He established the greater and lesser lights in the heavens to govern the day and the night. God appointed them as signs and as markers for days, years, and seasons. Often, we overlook the steadfast order of God’s creation.

  The wonder of God’s wisdom and compassion in creation is eclipsed by the coming of Christ. The Lord has come to us as the light of the world so that we are no longer lost in the darkness of sin. In Him we have the light of life. Our days, years, and seasons are filled with the abiding Holy Spirit. There is not one moment of any day that we are not in Christ. Through Christ, we are filled with the Spirit of God and are His children.

Day and night, God’s providential care remains active in our lives. Our greatest comfort is that we belong to God and that He preserves us. There is no greater light than Jesus. In Him, we have eternal life, peace for each day, and assurance through the night. Although we do not know what tomorrow holds, as those who belong to God, we trust that He works all things for the good of our salvation.

In Christ Alone.

Pastor Wight

No Night to Dark | Jan. 30th

 “Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil, for you are with me; your rod and your staff, they comfort me.”

   Psalm 22:4

  Beloved, there is an ever-present darkness within this fallen world. There are moments when evil seems more invasive than others or when the shroud of despair is too heavy to bear, but in such times God is always a present help in the time of need.

  In creation, God provided two great lights to rule the day and the night. There is not a night without the light of heaven. No darkness so deep that light is not present or cannot be seen. The dawn overcomes the darkness every morning as a reminder of God’s continued grace and the mercies that renew each day.

  Because God is with us, we will fear no evil. He is the God of all comfort and has promised not only to comfort us, but also, in Christ, to give us a peace that guards our hearts and minds. He is taking us from glory to glory in Christ while making us more than conquerors in Christ. Even in the valley of the shadow of death, we cannot be separated from His love, and this to the Lord is working for the good of our salvation.

  Take heart, dear one, you are not alone, and the night cannot hide you from God; He is holding you with His mighty hand.

In Christ Alone.

Pastor Wight

A Memorial Forever | Jan. 29th

  “When your children ask in time to come, ’What do these stones mean to you?’ then you shall tell them that the waters of the Jordan were cut off before the ark of the covenant of the Lord. So these stones shall be to the people of Israel a memorial forever?”

   Joshua 4:6-7

   In our garden, there is a stone bench. This rustic granite piece, weathered by years of exposure, beautifully depicts New England character. For me, it is more than just a resting place. The bench belonged to my Grandfather. For as long as I can remember, it stood in his front yard. Later, it moved to my parents' yard, and when they relocated, it was taken from Ma. to Ct. Now, in our garden, this bench reminds me of the godly heritage my family has been blessed with.

  My Grandfather was rugged in character and faith, much like the granite bench. While we do not need physical objects to demonstrate our faith as the Israelites did, the significance of what we pass down remains. Our living faith should leave something tangible for future generations. Our children and their children should wonder, "What caused their faith? Why was this person so kind, and why did they love God so deeply?"

  In this way, our godly character can speak for generations as each one puts their faith in God. Prayers, shared Bible verses, and words of encouragement become lasting pillars of God’s faithfulness. Family heirlooms can be lost, but God’s word endures forever and does not return void. Whatever you do in the Lord’s name is not in vain, including what you do for your family.

In Christ Alone.

Pastor Wight