Grateful Service | March 25th

“Now Simon’s  mother-in-law lay ill with a fever, and immediately they told him about her. And he came and took her by the hand and lifted her up, and the fever left her, and she began to serve them.”

   Mark 1:30-31

  Jesus had finished teaching in the synagogue and had delivered the man possessed by an unclean spirit. He came to Simon’s house probably with the intention of being refreshed and for fellowship. But they immediately told Jesus about the mother-in-law’s condition.

  Jesus approached her and lifted her from her bed of affliction, and the fever left immediately. Beloved, consider the compassion of our Lord, who took time to care for this woman. He not only healed her but also relieved the family’s distress. It is good for us to entrust our loved ones to the Lord, confident that He can lift them up.

    Notice her response to her healing. She did not continue to relax after receiving a miracle from Jesus; she immediately began serving others. When the Lord lifts us from sin into everlasting life and blesses us abundantly, our response should mirror that of Simon’s mother-in-law. We ought to serve others promptly, drawing upon the love, joy, and strength God has given us. If you have been touched by God, extend that blessing by serving others.

In Christ Alone.

Pastor Wight

Acts of Kindness | March 24th

 “...if we are being examined today concerning a good deed done...”

    Acts 4:8

  Beloved, if we were examined, would we be found guilty of kindness? Take a moment to reflect on those for whom you have deep affection, individuals from your past who brought joy to days gone by.

  Kindness is a common trait among those we remember fondly. We often recall both those who have troubled us and those who have shown us kindness. The kind individuals are remembered with joy, and we often wish they were still with us. If we are blessed to have such a person in our lives now, we look forward to seeing them again. We make plans to be together and are disappointed when it is time to depart.

  A kind person refreshes us and is deeply missed in their absence. We do not avoid those who are kind; instead, we seek opportunities for fellowship with them. Let it be said of us that we are kind and remembered for embodying the kindness of God. This fruit of the Holy Spirit is essential in our lives. May He empower our words, actions, and emotions with kindness, so that Christ is exalted and others are drawn to Him. Let us pray that the Lord enables us to show kindness to everyone we encounter.

In Christ Alone.

Pastor Wight

Keep Looking | March 23rd

 “What no eye has seen...what God has prepared for those who love him.”

  1 Corinthians 2:9

  Beloved, who of us has truly seen the fullness of God’s redeeming love or all He has done for us. We can’t fully grasp the endless grace of our Lord. It’s like searching for the end of a rainbow or standing at the edge of the horizon. As you move closer to what seems like the end, you find there is always more to see.

  We receive salvation solely through grace, and within that grace, we begin to perceive the goodness of God. His boundless goodness is inexhaustible, and the depths of His infinite love are beyond our reach. The more we strive to comprehend, the more we recognize that God's love is truly without limit.

  This is the joy we possess today and the peace that assures us all will be well. Our confidence does not rest in our own abilities or connections, but in the care of God. Although we cannot fully comprehend all that He has accomplished for us or what remains unseen, let us strive to perceive more deeply, beloved. Gaze intently upon the lovingkindness of God. Lift your eyes to His eternal promises, and your heart will rise above present despair.

In Christ Alone.

Pastor Wight