The Watchman | June 7th

"So you, son of man, I have made a watchman for the house of Israel."

Ezekiel 33:7

One morning, I observed a Canadian goose watching over her goslings while they fed. She stood tall with her head erect, looking intently around to ensure all was well.

This visual sight brought this verse to mind. God called Ezekiel to watch intently over the house of Israel. He was to get the proper message to God's people when needed. The pastor of today carries a similar responsibility. Pastors are called by God to keep watch over the Lord's people and are prepared to warn of any threats to the church while faithfully nourishing them.

The greatest comfort is that there is one watchman over all our souls. Jesus Christ, He is our King, Priest, and Prophet.

He is faithfully watching over us and renewing our spirits. There is nothing to fear while we are in the care of our Lord. He watches over us with warnings and exhortations. Let us receive His care this day and be not anxious for nothing.

In Christ Alone,

Pastor Wight

Awake | June 6th

"Blessed are those servants whom the master finds awake when he comes."

Luke 12:37

There comes a time within every day that we grow weary. We understand this is a natural course of life. We discipline ourselves accordingly to be alert at the optimum moments within the day. This sense of maturity and responsibility guides us through the days of our lives.

Let us not neglect the same understanding regarding our spiritual need to be alert. To be watchful in regards to the return of our Lord. It is knowing that we will have to give an account unto Him for what we have done.

We must be ready and watchful of what the Lord may ask of us in our day. How would the Lord desire us to serve Him in any given circumstance? Let us prayerfully ask the Lord to enable us to be like Christ to those around us. A servant the Master finds awake when He returns.

In Christ Alone,

Pastor Wight

Secure in Christ | June 5th

"If God is for us, who can be against us?"

Romans 8:31

Heidelberg Catechism poses the question on the Lord's day, "What do you believe concerning the forgiveness of sins"? This is an important question to ponder. The answer is a glorious one to hold on to.

" I believe that God, because of Christ's satisfaction, will no longer remember any of my sins or my sinful nature which I need to struggle against all my life. Rather, by his grace God grants me the righteousness of Christ that I may never come into judgment."

We readily believe and accept that our past sins are forgiven. But do we acknowledge that same righteousness imputed to us in our present condition? Do we understand that God is for us today because of what Christ accomplished for us? We are standing in the righteousness of Christ, reconciled unto the Father in perfect peace, amid our struggle with the sinful nature.

It is from this position that we find joy for today and hope for tomorrow. Assured that God will never forsake us and finish the good work He started. Believe and hold to what Christ has accomplished for you.

In Christ Alone,

Pastor Wight