Discouraged | May 22nd

"When I remembered God, I moan; when I meditate, my spirit faints."

  Psalm 77:3

  We are often encouraged to seek the Lord when our spirit is faint. But is it possible for a Christian to be so distraught that the remembrance of God and the meditation of His ways cause further perplexity? 

  It would appear the psalmist was in such a state of mind. When we pray for God's divine intervention in our lives, and the complete opposite of our request is the outcome. One can quickly become dismayed.

  The sovereignty of the Lord is difficult to understand, accept, and believe to be good at times. Our thoughts deal with here and now. What we desire and define as good. The ways of God are higher than ours and take into account eternal things that we cannot now see or perceive. 

  God is loving and powerful. So why am I suffering? Why has He not answered in the way I believe He can? In light of this, when we think of God's goodness, we moan instead of rejoice.

  What we are to be sure of is that God remains the same. He does not forsake us when we do not understand. The Lord does not leave us to ourselves when we cannot encourage ourselves in Him.

  "You lead your people like a flock.." Psalm 77:20

  Nothing can separate you from the love God has for you in Christ, not even your discouragement. God is still with you and working everything for the good of your salvation.

In Christ Alone,

Pastor Wight

Light in the World | May 21st

"You are the light of the world. A city set on a hill cannot be hidden."

  Matthew 5:14

   The uncertainty of the times and the darkness that seems to loom over the culture could cause one to be anxious. The love of many has grown cold. Apprehension seems to be among God's people.

    The nature of the church is light. The existence of the church is to be a light in the world. This light is not something the church possesses of itself. It's God's divine grace working within the lives of His people. 

   The Lord has set His church in a dark world to be light. It cannot be hidden or extinguished. You can observe the skyline of a city that illuminates the night. You can often identify a city by its skyline.

    May we be recognized by the light of Christ in our lives. Ask the Lord to enable us to be a brighter witness for Him in our everyday lives. He will empower us to do so. The intention God has for His people is that we would be light in this world for Him. 

In Christ Alone,

Pastor Wight

Refreshing | May 20th

'He restores my soul."

   Psalm 23:3

  Times of refreshing from the Lord is what our spirits need. We are in the season of cultivation. Lawns will be watered and fertilized. Flower beds will be meticulously cared for. Gardens are weeded and well irrigated to ensure a bountiful harvest. Care is needed so that these things may flourish.

  How much more does the spirit of a person need care so that it may flourish? The cares of life would choke out the good seed planted in the heart. There is the foul of the air that wants to rob the seed. There is the heat of trials to scorch the seed and harden the heart. There is much that plagues humanity.

   But there is a faithful and wise vinedresser. God attends to the needs of His vineyard. Pruning when necessary and assuring times of refreshing. The Lord brings life to the branch. There is not a bruised reed He will break. God will restore your soul today, no matter how bruised and weary it may be.

In Christ Alone,

Pastor Wight