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

A Welcomed Change | Sep 8th

 “We shall be changed…”

  1 Corinthians 15:51

  Beloved, the Holy Spirit inspired the Apostle Paul to pen these words regarding the resurrection. Throughout our lives, we experience and desire some form of change.

  Some transformations are sought through discipline and intention; others come naturally with time, while others result from experiences, positive or negative.

  There is a restlessness within our spirit that yearns for change. The wiser we become, the more we experience and learn, the stronger the desire grows. Sometimes we are frustrated in these pursuits and miss the mark.

  The hope of eternal life is in Christ. The change promised in Scripture is accomplished in Him. We are changed for eternity by the power of the Holy Spirit. Our mortal bodies will put on immortality, and what is corruptible will become incorruptible. This is our peace and joy. Continue to press toward the mark in Christ, trusting that He will finish what He started in you. You shall be changed.

In Christ Alone.

Pastor Wight