Hard Times | July 17th

"I know, O Lord, that your rules are righteous, and that in faithfulness you have afflicted me."

Psalm 119:75

The faithfulness of God is something we all put our hope in. However, have you ever considered that God is faithful to afflict? Why would the Lord, unceasing in lovingkindness, bring affliction into our lives?

The Lord will use whatever means necessary to bring us closer to Himself and what is best for our salvation. Sometimes, it is an affliction that draws us to the Lord. In these moments, we cease looking at ourselves, others, and temporal things with the hope that the divine hand of the Lord will lift us.

In affliction, we must understand what we profess to believe and hold to. The fruit of the Holy Spirit, at times, can only be born through affliction. The light of Christ shines in the darkness of this world and through the turmoil. If we find ourselves in affliction today, may we put our trust in the lovingkindness of God. Know that He will work all things for the good of our salvation.

In Christ Alone,

Pastor Wight

Living Water | July 16th

"If anyone is thirsts, let him come to me and drink. Whoever believes in me, as the Scripture has said, 'Out of his heart will flow rivers of living water.'"

John 7:37-38

In this rest and current heat wave, there have been numerous heat warnings nationwide. We have been told how to stay safe during this heat wave and the importance of hydration. These warnings are posted daily as reminders to every one region by region.

May we as Christians take this invitation from our Lord daily and may God grant us the opportunity to share with others the Gospel. Every day we need this river of living water in our hearts. There is not a person alive who can live without water. Likewise, no one can please the Father unless the Spirit of God is living in them. You must be born again.

If you are thirsty today, come to Jesus. He will fill your heart with living water so you never thirst again.

In Christ Alone,

Pastor Wight

Lost and Found | July 15th

"What man of you, having a hundred sheep, if he has lost one of them, does not leave the ninety-nine in the open country, and go after the one that is lost, until he finds it?"

Luke 15:4

Beloved, we will go to great lengths to show our love for the ones we care for. We travel many miles, inclement weather, and long hours to reach them. The joy of being with loved ones causes us to expend ourselves and resources to be united again.

Consider to what lengths the Lord went in finding you and me as lost sheep. Christ came to us and suffered with and for us. Jesus laid down His life for us by taking upon Himself our sins. Christ endured the punishment our sins deserved so that we might have life.

We have never sacrificed or endured anything like the Lord did for us. May we never doubt the Love of God for us when we consider all that Christ has done in finding the lost. May Jesus be your Good Shepherd today.

In Christ Alone,

Pastor Wight