Christmas Lights | Dec. 19th

"The Lord will be your everlasting light, and God will be your glory."

Isaiah 60:19

One of the hallmarks of Christmas is decorating with lights. Homes and businesses alike put lights on for display. Christmas lights light up the cold nights of winter with comfort and warmth. Many families will drive around to see homes and neighborhoods decorated for Christmas.

These images should cause us to reflect upon the everlasting light and why Christians celebrate Christmas. Christ came into this dark world to ransom men from sin and death, to deliver us from the power of darkness, and to transfer us into His marvelous kingdom.

Christ is the light of the world. Whoever comes to Him receives everlasting life. Let us glorify the King of kings. May His light shine through us so that all men are drawn unto Him.

In Christ Alone,

Pastor Wight

Daybreak | Dec. 18th

"On the willows there we hung up our lyres."

Psalm 137:2

Tucked away in our basement in storage are a violin and saxophone, instruments from our children's younger years. I am sure many have instruments hidden away in some forgotten spot. There is no longer a desire to play; other hobbies have replaced it.

The Psalmist describes a more dismal circumstance. How can one sing when in a land of captivity? There is no reason to rejoice, and one does not have the faith to comfort oneself or others through song.

Beloved, such seasons befall us. Times in which it is hard to rejoice or worship. Do not allow the enemy to condemn or keep you in despair. Lift your weary heart and hands to God. Seek His refreshing and the hope that comes from God's promises. Weeping may endure for a night, but joy will dawn on the darkness. God is with you and will put a new song in your heart.

In Christ Alone,

Pastor Wight

The Planting of God

"For as the earth brings forth its sprouts, and as a garden causes what is sown in it to sprout up, so the Lord God will cause righteousness and praise to sprout up before all the nations."

Isaiah 61:11

The garden of life may appear dormant and lifeless. There is no color to captivate the eye or evidence of a harvest to come, but beneath the surface lies the seed. Soon, what is unseen will sprout forth, and the barren place will be filled with life.

Do not grow weary beloved. Be not dismayed or persuaded to give up. The harvest of life will soon come. Where there is sorrow, the Lord will bring joy. Fear will be overcome with peace and strength. Hope will brighten the heart and strengthen the hands. God is working all things for your good and you shall see what He has prepared for you in lovingkindness.

In Christ Alone,

Pastor Wight