Unmatched Love | Feb. 5th

 “Give thanks to the Lord, for he is good, for his steadfast love endures forever.”

  Psalm 136:1

 Beloved, let’s admit that our love for God can be inconsistent, especially when we compare it to His steady love for us. My goal isn’t to discourage anyone, but to help us pause and remember how constant God’s love has always been. When we look at the cross, we see that God’s love has no equal, and because of what He has done, we have nothing to fear.

 We have been offended, hurt, and angered by others for far less than how we have responded to a holy, righteous, and good God. We have done plenty to cause the Lord to forsake us. But in spite of our sins, frailties, and faults, the Lord has not walked away from us.

 Christ knows that our only hope is found in Him. He alone has saved us and continues to sustain us. His atonement is not merely a past event; it is a present reality and the foundation of our future hope. The steadfast love of God enables us to persevere. May this truth humble us, inspire gratitude, and deepen our desire to love Him for who He is and for all He continues to do. Scripture assures us that nothing can separate us from the love of God in Christ Jesus. Let us embrace this promise.

In Christ Alone.

Pastor Wight

Junk Mail | Feb. 4th

“Hezekiah received the letter from the hand of the messengers and read it; and Hezekiah went up to the house of the Lord and spread it before the Lord.”

  2 Kings 19:14

  Beloved, we have recently observed Thanksgiving, Christmas, and the New Year, a season marked by the exchange of greetings, celebrations, and well-wishes. While it is uplifting to receive such messages, not every card, email, text, or spoken word in life brings encouragement.

  Hezekiah received a message from Sennacherib, king of Assyria, that Jerusalem would be destroyed. Hezekiah took this letter, brought it into the house of God, and laid it before the Lord. When we receive difficult news or face hardship and temptations, let us lay ourselves and our burdens before the Lord.

  Present your needs before God and express to Him clearly what troubles you or threatens your well-being. God remains with you and will not abandon you. Just as Hezekiah trusted that his help would come from God, let us also call out to God, for He will answer.

In Christ Alone.

Pastor Wight

Never to Much | Feb. 3rd

“Cast your burden on the Lord, and he will sustain you; he will never permit the righteous to be moved.”

   Psalm 55:22

  As a young man, one of my responsibilities was taking care of the firewood. This involved splitting, stacking, and ensuring there was always enough wood in the house. At times, to complete this chore more efficiently, we would load each other's arms with as much wood as possible to reduce the number of trips to the woodpile. Occasionally, the load became too heavy to carry, forcing us to drop it and return for smaller amounts.

  Beloved , God never struggles with our burdens. When we give our worries to Him, there is nothing He cannot handle or help us with. He will never be overwhelmed, and He will never let us fall. Our burdens may be too much for us, but they teach us to turn to God. The challenges we face help us trust Him, seek His will, and rest in His care.

When we remember that God loved us first, it helps us become humble and willing to give our worries to Him. Don’t be afraid to bring your cares to God; He will never let you go.

In Christ Alone.

Pastor Wight