The Good Fight | May 30th

"Fight the good fight of the faith. Take hold of eternal life to which you were called and about which you made the good confession in the presence of many witnesses."

1 Timothy 6:12

How does one fight the good fight of faith? Paul the apostle exhorted the young pastor Timothy to be strong. To fight the good fight of faith and never give up. Do you think Paul wanted Timothy to do this in his strength? Was Timothy or any of us supposed to fight on in faith so that one day we may lay hold of eternal life?

Paul is telling Timothy to fight the good fight of faith but accomplish this by laying hold of eternal life today. Eternal life is not something yet to come. It is a quality of life now. It is present now in the life of the believer. You are a new creation in Christ. The only way we or Timothy can fight the good fight of faith is if the Holy Spirit enables us. If grace is made sufficient in our lives and if we are abiding in Christ today.

We fight the good fight of faith by depending upon the life we have in Christ, eternal life. It is what Christ has accomplished and continues to work in us through the Spirit of God that enables us to fight. He is your strength and peace today.

In Christ Alone,

Pastor Wight

The Word of God |May 29th

"I will lift up my hands toward your commandments, which I love, and I will meditate on your statutes."

Psalm 119:48

The word of God is to be cherished and highly esteemed. The foundation upon which we build our lives and the lens by which we perceive the world. We lift our hands in joy for the privilege of scripture. May we love to read, hear, and keep the commands of God. It gives life to the soul and keeps it from deception.

The Bible is to be read and prayerfully considered. We must contemplate the truth and wisdom found in the word of God. The Bible cannot be ignored or neglected without consequence. But as we seek the Lord through His word it imparts life, peace, and wisdom for godliness.

Take the opportunity to read the Bible today. Prayerfully meditate upon that which you read as you seek the Lord.

In Christ Alone,

Pastor Wight

God's Favor | May 28th

"The Lord is my portion; I promise to keep your words. I entreat your favor with all my heart; be gracious to me according to your promise."

   Psalm 119:57-58

   If Christ is our Savior, He must also be our Lord. We must be intentional in acknowledging His lordship with faithful obedience. God was everything to the Psalmist. The Lord must be everything to us.

  As we set our hearts upon the Lord, we still understand the need for His mercy. We entreat the favor of God according to His promises unto us. We are not depending on our ability to keep promises, but His grace extended to us.

   Today, we make the Lord our portion and are determined to follow Him. We seek His favor, depending upon God's grace to keep us. The blessings of God come to us through His mercy and lovingkindness. May we seek His favor according to God's gracious promises.

In Christ Alone,

Pastor Wight