Soaring | March 25th

"They who wait upon the Lord shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings like eagles;"

Isaiah 40:31

Isaiah did not see a bald eagle when given this promise to God's people, but the poetic imagery applies to us.

The other afternoon, I witnessed two majestic bald eagles soaring high in the air, their white heads and tails glowing in the sun against the blue sky. They were suspended between heaven and earth, and it was a beautiful sight.

The witness of God within His creation is awe-inspiring. It is the appearance of their effortless flight and dependency upon the air currents that calls for our attention. These currents help eagles to conserve energy.

We are earthy but are always traveling heavenward. We cannot carry on in our own strength and wisdom. We are dependent upon the grace of God. The pull of this world constantly strains against us but we are drawing ever closer to home and it will not be long before we are caught up to meet our Lord. Let His grace renew your strength today.

In Christ Alone.

Pastor Wight

Beneath the Tree | March 24th

"He lay down and slept under a broom tree."

1 King 19:5

Elijah did not choose to rest under the broom tree because of the scenic view or the tranquility. It was more representative of his despair. Elijah was exhausted emotionally, physically, and spiritually. The sleep found at the tree's base was the desire to forget what was happening to him.

Exhaustion is not uncommon among the children of God. The confusion and weariness that comes when the results do not reflect the work and sacrifice put in. We us be reminded that the work of the Lord is not done by might or by power but by His Spirit.

The refreshing we need will not come by hiding beneath a tree but by hiding ourselves in Christ. The shelter we need when we are weary is in coming to Christ. Confessing our dependence upon Him and the promise the God will help us at all times. If you are confused and exhausted, come to the throne of grace. Tell the Lord that you need His peace because you do not fully understand all that He is doing or why things have not changed. The Lord will hold you and His grace will prove sufficient.

In Christ Alone.

Pastor Wight

A Song for the Day | March 21st

"All creation, come praise the name of the Lord. Praise his name alone. The glory of God is greater than heaven and earth."

Psalm 148:13

One of the wonders and beauty of this season is the predawn symphony. In those moments of twilight in predawn, there is a host of God's creations who give a sweet melody. Far more soothing and majestic than any windchime. The birds of creation greet the dawning of the day with their song.

The fowl of the sky serves as a testament to the God of Creation. A witness to His power, wisdom, and lovingkindness. Beloved, may our ears be opened to their choir and stirred to lift our voices to our God. They are creatures of instinct while we have been made in the image of the Creator. We choose to worship. Thoughts and emotions joined together in adoration and gratitude. We have far more to awaken the day with. Far more to be grateful for. Let us start this day with an attitude of praise. For we are the children of God.

In Christ Alone,

Pastor Wight