Hope Remains | Jan. 7th

  “Do not fear,....”

   Mark 5:36

   These are the words spoken by our Lord. He spoke to the father whose heart was filled with fear and sorrow. Perhaps the father felt he had reached Jesus too late for his daughter. Despite traveling as fast as he could, the crowds delayed him, and now the message came: It’s too late. “Your daughter is dead. Why bother the Teacher any further?”

  Yet why should we bother the Teacher any further? Why should we bring our prayers, burdens, sorrows, and hopeless circumstances to Him? Our own hearts betray us with fear and doubt. The enemy tells us that it is in vain to seek the Lord. The world calls us fools and dreamers.

  Beloved, in response, hear the voice of your Savior: “Do not fear, only believe.” Your trust in Him will not be in vain, in this life and in the one to come.

In Christ Alone.

Pastor Wight

Seasons of Winter | Jan. 6th

“For everything there is a season, and a time for every matter under heaven.”

   Ecclesiastes 3:1

  The streams and rivers by our home looked dark and deep, edged with ice. The gray sky held stillness, and snow still blanketed everything. The scene felt sleepy and calm, holding a unique beauty.

  Beloved, we do not always see the sun or feel warm breezes, but we can hope because every matter is under heaven, watched by our Father. He is loving, wise, and all-powerful. Let us ask the Holy Spirit to help us see God's hand in each moment. Some will remain hidden for now. We must wait until the veil lifts. Until then, trust His faithfulness and love. God is good, and His mercies are new every morning, spring, summer, autumn, and winter.

In Christ Alone.

Pastor Wight

Daily Help | Jan. 5th

 “Let the wise hear and increase in learning, and the one who understands obtain guidance.”

   Proverbs 1:5

   Beloved, no matter where we are in our season of life, we all need guidance. We never come to a point in life when we have all the answers or know for certain what tomorrow holds. This truth leads us to an important daily practice.

  It is the daily acknowledgement before God that we need His help, which enables us to be teachable. Let us confess our lack of understanding, our inability to walk in complete victory, and our need for God’s mercy. When we hold this posture of the heart, we come to God in humility, seeking His wisdom through the scriptures, strengthened by the Holy Spirit.

  As we progressively increase in God’s wisdom and understanding, we receive guidance, God’s providential care, and discernment from the Holy Spirit. Therefore, seek the wisdom of the Lord, and you will obtain guidance.

In Christ Alone.

Pastor Wight