Out of the Darkness | Dec. 5th

“The people who walked in darkness have seen a great light; those who dwelt in a land of deep darkness, on them has light shone.”

   Isaiah 9:2

   Beloved, it is difficult to recognize the depth of our own darkness when we have been living in it for so long. Only the glory of the light can dispel that darkness and bring hope to those who have been walking in its shadow.

  It is like falling asleep on the couch in front of others, unaware of your surroundings and condition, until someone else awakens you. Sin blinds us to our condition. It clouds our minds, making it difficult to discern what is righteous and holy. Only Christ can bring light into our darkness and enable us to walk in His righteousness and truth.

  Let us be grateful that Christ has shone upon our hearts. He has healed us from spiritual blindness and given us a new heart—one that loves Him and detests the darkness of sin. May we walk boldly in His light, holding fast to His truth, and live each day with thankfulness, testifying to the greatness of His deliverance.

In Christ Alone.

Pastor Wight

Heard by the Father | Dec. 4th

“Do not be afraid, Zechariah, for your prayers have been heard.”

   Luke 1:13

  The sweetest assurance we can have is knowing that our prayers have been heard. Beloved, do you have this assurance? This confidence is in Christ.

   We do not need an angel to appear unto us that we might have such peace. Instead, Jesus told the disciples before His ascension that the Holy Spirit would come. This promise was fulfilled on the day of Pentecost. From that moment forward, every believer has been born of the Spirit in regeneration. Therefore, we are no longer in this world without God or hope.

  As a result, we have been reconciled unto God in Christ and, by the Spirit, cry Father. Do not be afraid, for the Holy Spirit bears witness that we are the children of God, and He helps us to pray. Your prayers have been heard; therefore, do not cease to pray while you bring yourself to the throne of grace in Christ.

In Christ Alone.

Pastor Wight

Righteous and Barren | Dec. 3rd

 “There was a priest named Zachariah. And he had a wife...and her name was Elizabeth. And they were both righteous before God, walking blamelessly in all the commandments and statutes of the Lord. But they had no child, because Elizabeth was barren, and both were advanced in years.”

   Luke 1:5, 6-7

  Beloved, our life may be blameless, but that does not mean it will be without trials. Sometimes Christianity is presented as a means to better your life. If you want to be happy or successful, serve God. If you want a good marriage and children who are obedient, serve God. If you want your best life now, think positively and include God in your life. These desires are not wrong, but God is not a means to an end. The chief end of our life is to live for the glory of God. Regardless of the experiences of life.

  Zachariah and Elizabeth were righteous and faithful, yet they faced the pain of unfulfilled longing. Their steadfastness teaches us that we live righteously, not for personal gain, but because we love God and He alone is worthy. Christ Himself is our reward, offering us true peace, joy, and contentment.

  Let us follow the example of faithful obedience left to us by Zachariah and Elizabeth. The grace of God proved sufficient for them, and that same grace will enable us to live for the glory of God.

In Christ Alone.

Pastor Wight