Opening Hearts | Dec. 12th

"The Lord opened her heart."

Acts 16:14

Beloved, do not grow weary in praying for the lost. Perhaps you have prayed for years to see someone come to the Lord. You have shared your faith, given tracks, and blessed individuals with a Bible. However, you still have not witnessed a response. Maybe it is your family member, a child you raised in church, a grandchild you faithfully pray for who has not proclaimed faith in Christ.

Remember that the Lord opens the heart to hear His word. God is the one who breaks up the stony ground and softens the heart. What is impossible with man is possible with God. We cannot convince or save those we long to see in church serving the Lord.

As Christ called us, He is calling them. The Holy Spirit will open their hearts. He took our heart of stone and made it flesh. Christ can still open people's hearts as He calls them by name. Remain faithful and trust the Lord for those you bring before Him. Today could be the day of salvation.

In Christ Alone,

Pastor Wight

Help for the Weak | Dec. 11th

" I have gone astray like a lost sheep; seek your servant."

Psalm 119:176

"Prone to wander, Lord, I feel it

Prone to leave the God I love

Here's my heart, Lord, take and seal it

Seal it for Thy courts."

Come Thou Fount

The Psalmist and the hymnist see within their heart the tendency to stray. If we look within, we find no strength to endure. No peace that we can muster that will keep us from dismay. We do not have a reservoir of hope to bring joy for the hour of testing or the wisdom for all our doubts.

Our plea and hope is Christ alone. He is the One that we cast ourselves upon. Christ is the One we hide ourselves in. If you are weary and afraid today, do not look to yourself. Acknowledge your need for God's mercy and grace. Ask Him to keep you and to finish the good work God has begun in you. You will find that the Lord is faithful to keep you. You are not alone in your weakness. All of God's people trust in Him to keep them.

In Christ Alone,

Pastor Wight

You Are Heard | Dec. 10th

"Let my cry come before you, O Lord. "

Psalm 119:169

It is our privilege to be heard by God today. The plea of the Psalmist will not go unnoticed. This same hope is yours, beloved.

Do not doubt your acceptance in Christ. Jesus has reconciled you to the Father. Therefore, you come to His throne of grace with confidence. Knowing you are received and heard. There is peace now in your life and the assurance that God is with you and for you. So do not hesitate to cast your cares upon the Lord.

He will lift them from your shoulders and sustain you. Look to the Lord today. Your heavenly Father hears your cry.

In Christ Alone,

Pastor Wight