Kindness | May 17th

"Be kind to one another, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, as God in Christ forgave you."

  Ephesians 4:32

   It is the kindness of God toward us that enlighten us on how to be kind to others.

   The kindness of the Lord is steadfast. He is not fickle but consistent. We do not have to wonder if the Lord will cease being kind toward His own. Each day, we are benefactors of His mercy.

   God is no respecter of persons in showing kindness. Every child of God shares in the kindness of God and should fully expect to experience it.

    The kindness of God is expressed through His patience. The Lord has been longsuffering with us and willing to forgive the penitent heart.

     May we emulate the kindness of the Lord towards others in this same way. Let us be patient with every person. Willing to forgive a wrong. Consistent in kindness as the Holy Spirit enables us. God has been kind to us in Christ. Let us be Christ-like with others.

In Christ Alone,

Pastor Wight

A Day of Distinction | May 16th

"Then once more you shall see the distinction between the righteous and the wicked, between one who serves God and one who does not serve him."

  Malachi 3:18

   The day of distinction shall come. A day when the righteous will shine, and they will enter the eternal rest of God. The righteous have been plagued with the toils of this world and forsaken momentary pleasure while embracing their cross.

    The righteous have suffered at times at the hands of the wicked. Have faced ridicule and persecution. The wicked have enjoyed momentary pleasure and have given no thought to their eternal condition. Neglecting that it has been appointed unto man to die and then the judgment.

  The day of distinction will be a time of rejoicing for the righteous but a day of woes for the wicked. The righteous will enter eternal joy while the wicked anguish. 

  Let us choose today to be among the righteous. To forsake wickedness and to follow the Lord in faithful obedience. The day of the Lord will not be delayed.

In Christ Alone,

Pastor Wight

Clothed in Christ | May 15th

"Now Joshua was standing before the angel, clothed with filthy garments. And the angel said to those who were standing before him, ' Remove the filthy garments from him."

   Zechariah 3:3

   There is no transformation greater than a life redeemed in Christ. All have sinned and fallen short of the glory of God. We stand in our filthy sin and self-righteousness. Hopeless to cleanse ourselves. We possess no cleaning agent capable of removing the stain of sin and its guilt.

  It is the proclamation of Christ alone that removes the filthy garments. His atonement has washed our sins away. Jesus has clothed us in His holiness and righteousness and imputed what He accomplished for us to our account.

   We stood before the God of heaven and earth in filthy garments. He sent His Son to die for us while we were dead in sin. In Christ, we have been reconciled unto God and clothed with the righteousness of Jesus. Humble yourself before the throne of grace and take comfort in the sureness of your salvation, sealed by the Holy Spirit. 

In Christ Alone,

Pastor Wight