I Have a Father | Sep 11th

 “Our Father in heaven.”

  Matthew 6:9

   Beloved, many of us, as children, were not aware of all the needs that were pressing in the home. We rose and slept with no thought to our food, clothes, and the common necessities of life. We were vulnerable while completely dependent upon the care and nurturing of our loved ones. Anxiety about what the day held didn't set in until later years.

  There is something we should recognize in the Lord’s Prayer that points to our younger years and how we should address our Father in heaven. This is not to disregard our responsibilities and the need to carry on, but if we could understand something of our Father’s care, we would be far less anxious.

  Our Heavenly Father knows what we need today, and He will not forsake us. He walks with you in your most vulnerable moments and will give you peace when fear tries to creep in. He will sustain, feed, and clothe you not only physically but spiritually as well. The Father will satisfy the deepest longings of your heart and give you rest. Call Him by name today; He will always answer His children.

In Christ Alone.

Pastor Wight

All Things are Well | Sep. 10th

 “He has done all things well. He even makes the deaf hear, and the mute speak.”

  Mark 7:37

 This may be the greatest understatement in human history. Acknowledging that Christ has done all things well is stating the obvious. Unfortunately, many are blinded to the reality of this truth. Not because it is not visible, for all of creation speaks of the glory of God but due to the dullness of our hearts. Sin has robbed us of more than we can ever fathom. Only the Spirit of God can remove such a shroud of darkness. All who Christ has touched exclaim He has done all things well.

  Upon the touch of the Savior is the opening of our ears. Not because of our keen sense of hearing but only because the Shepherd knows His sheep and He calls them by name. They hear because they belong to Him. He leads them from the pen beside still waters and into His green pastures where the Good Shepherd causes them to lie down.

 Because the Spirit of God has made us alive unto God, our mute tongues have been loosed, freed from falsehood, vanity, and cursing. From the innermost being, streams of living water now flow, making the heart glad while pouring forth praises unto God and words seasoned with grace. Glorious exclamations to God and words of edification to others.

  This transformation has taken place because we are new creations in Christ, and He has done all things well.

In Christ Alone.

Pastor Wight

Bird Watching | Sep 9th

  “Look at the birds of the air.”

  Matthew 6:26

  Beloved, when was the last time you took notice of a bird? The God of creation calls for us to take notice of creation so that we might learn from Him. Scripture is our absolute truth, and salvation in Christ is revealed to us by it.  Still, the Lord encourages us to notice what He has provided through creation as lessons about His ways and attributes.

  Jesus exhorts us not to be anxious for today not only by the promises of His word but also by seeing the birds that are around us. A form of birdwatching that involves theology. Seeing the unique beauty of each creature and the way God provides for them testifies to God’s wisdom, power, and compassion.

  If these sometimes tiny birds are colorfully adorned, provided for, and given the instincts to migrate thousands of miles, why should we doubt God’s providence in our lives?

  The human eye never sees many birds, yet they exist and are tended to by the God of creation. If God has redeemed you through Christ, how much more shall we be looked after? The promise of provision has come to us. The hope of mercy and grace has been extended to us who have fallen in sin. Let us pause today, look at the birds, look at creation, and ask the Holy Spirit to help you see the hand of God.

In Christ Alone.

Pastor Wight