Kept in the World | April 16th

" I do not ask that you take them out of the world, but that you keep them from the evil one. They are not of the world, just as I am not of the world."

John 17:15

The Bible states that we were dead in sin, separated from God, and without hope in this world. We were held captive by our sin and in bondage to the spirit of this age. Only Christ can save us.

Christ has taken us from the kingdom of darkness and translated us into His. We belong to God and are called to serve Him. The purpose of our lives is to live for the glory of God and to enjoy Him forever.

The Lord has not taken us out of this world but has empowered us to be His light and salt within it. Let us stand strong in the power of God today. The Spirit of God is with you and will enable you to live for Christ. Trust the Lord, and He will finish the good work He has begun in you.

In Christ Alone.

Pastor wight

Eyes Opened | April 15th

"Behold, how good and pleasant it is when brothers dwell in unity!"

Psalm 133

Beloved, the Psalmist calls for our attention unto something good and pleasant. In this case, we are to look at the beauty of unity.

We will not focus on unity now but on the call to behold. All have sinned and fallen short of God's glory. In that fallen state, our spirits were dead in sin, and our minds darkened. This is not to say that a sinner cannot appreciate all that is beautiful to the eye, ear, and mind, but it is only the child of God who knows the origin of that which is good, pure, and beautiful.

As we grow in deeper understanding of God and His ways, He opens our understanding to all the glories of heaven and earth. We can behold that which pleases Him with a longing for more. Let us pray that God continues to open our eyes to His common grace in this world and the wondering of God's saving grace in our lives. Let us behold the Lord.

In Christ Alone.

Pastor Wight

The Light of Day | April 14th

"When I sit in darkness, the Lord will be a light to me."

Micah 7:8

The darkness of night befalls all of us. It reminds us that there are seasons of darkness within our lives, but none of them are permanent. Just as the night gives way to a new day, we find the mercies of God new every morning.

This conviction is more than an optimistic outlook on life. It is a firm faith rooted in the goodness and steadfast love of God. We know that there is not a night so dark that we are hidden from God. He is with us all the days of our lives.

Our hope comes from knowing what Christ has done for us in redemption. We belong to God and will never be forsaken. God is with you beloved, though the night is dark, the Lord will light upon you in mercy.

In Christ Alone,.

Pastor Wight