Accepted | July 21st

“The Lord has heard my plea; the Lord accepts my prayer.”

  Psalm 6:9

  Beloved, while it is comforting to know that the Lord hears our cries, there is even greater joy in realizing that He accepts our prayers. When we reflect on the fact that we stand before God solely by grace, it is profoundly humbling that He receives our petitions.

  God does not merely tolerate us or set us aside; rather, He welcomes us into fellowship with Himself. The Holy One receives us through Christ. On the basis of His righteousness, we are able to offer our lives, worship, and pleas for mercy before the Creator of heaven and earth.

  Our heavenly Father accepts the prayers we offer today. Let us approach the throne of grace in Christ with confidence. Through Jesus, we have been reconciled and now stand in right relationship with God. Our pleas are heard and accepted, not because of our merit, but because of the Lord’s mercy. May the peace of God fill your heart with this truth and bring you comfort throughout the day.

In Christ Alone.

Pastor Wight

Rest For the Weary | July 20th

  “Jacob’s well was there; so Jesus, wearied as he was from his journey, was sitting beside the well. It was about the sixth hour.”

  John 4:6

  Beloved, can you imagine that the Son of God humbled Himself so greatly that He became wearied as we do? Jesus, tired from His travels and the activity of the day, sat beside the well, thirsty and tired.

  The Lamb of God, who would lay down His life for us, was already acting upon that sacrifice. Truly, He is acquainted with our sorrow and pain. When Scripture tells us to cast our cares upon the Lord, for He cares for us, let us take this to heart. The Lord is not far removed from us or unmoved by our trials. Rather, He is ever present and ready to help us.

  Do not believe you are alone today, and let not your heart be dismayed. Jesus was weary as you are, yet He overcame so we would have life more abundantly. Rest guarded by His peace, which keeps our thoughts and emotions at rest. All who are weary, come to Him, and you will find rest.

In Christ Alone.

Pastor Wight

Never in Vain | July 17th

 “Therefore, my beloved brothers, be steadfast, immovable, always abounding in the work of the Lord, knowing that in the Lord your labor is not in vain.”

  1 Corinthians 15:58

  Beloved, let us remember that nothing done for the Lord is ever in vain. Every effort benefits our hearts, and some outcomes related to the kingdom of God will only become clear when all things are made new.

  The hope of eternal reward and harvest should motivate our present actions. We are called to plant the seed of the Gospel generously, recognizing that we do not know when or how the harvest will occur. Trusting that God provides the increase, we continue to plant and water, knowing the harvest remains within God's will.

  Remain faithful today. Do not let a lack of immediate results discourage you or cause you to stop working. Be steadfast and immovable amid challenges and apparent barrenness. The Lord will send renewal, and His plans will prosper according to His will. Your efforts, both past and present, are not in vain.

In Christ Alone.

Pastor Wight