Dark Times | April 26th

"But this is your hour, and the power of darkness."

  Luke 22:53

   Have you ever attempted to see something in the dark? Trying to figure out what you are looking at or attempting to complete a task? Things do not always seem as if they are in the dark. There are moments in life when darkness comes, and it appears darkness is prevailing.

  I am sure those who came to arrest Jesus in the garden that night thought they were in control. They assumed they had the authority and knew what the outcome would be at that moment. All who were involved and witnessing that night and the days to follow could not see or understand what God was doing. The God of all creation was in control. 

   He was doing a new thing, something that had never entered into the heart of man. No one had ever seen or heard of this glorious plan of salvation that involved the Son of God laying down His life.

   Beloved, you may be in a dark period of your life now in which the darkness seems to be in control. The Lord told them that this was their hour, but they did not realize the victory that was to come. God is working all things for the good of our salvation, even in the dark days when we cannot see His immediate goodness. The Lord is in control today.

In Christ Alone,

Pastor Wight

God Reigns | April 25th

"For the day of the Lord is near upon all the nations."

    Obadiah 1:15

    We can attest to the reality of living in troubled times. It seems we witness chaos daily and unrest within the nations. There is corruption in the political and judicial arena with little assurance of things changing. One may question the purpose and effect of the church being light in this world. 

  May we not be moved to such despair. The Lord is with His people, and He is sovereign. The throne of God supersedes all the kingdoms of this world. Each rises and falls according to His will. The church will be the light in every generation, and the Gospel will never lose its power.

 Be reminded, beloved, that God will make all things new. His kingdom will remain, and the justice of God in righteousness will prevail. Be encouraged to trust the providence and sovereignty of God. Know that nothing you do for the Lord is in vain. God is with you, and His will be accomplished in your life and this world.

In Christ Alone,

Pastor Wight

Spring Cleaning | April 24th

"Create in me a clean heart, O God."

  Psalm 51:10

   Spring clean up. It is that time of year when we begin to clean up the flower beds and debris from the winter. Removing all that is dead and hindering new growth. Recently, I discovered a tent stake in one of our flower beds left over from last summer's tent rental.

  Our hearts need tending to by the Lord in a divine way. The Spirit of God must perform a dramatic spring clean-up that transforms life. The Holy Spirit continues the work of sanctification within the believer. We must come to the Lord as the Psalmist, asking that He do such a work. The word of God must illuminate unto us those areas that need change.

   There may be something hindering us from new growth. Could an iron stake need to be removed from the flower bed of our spirit? Something that does not belong there or a hardened area of the heart that has carried over from a previously unresolved issue.

  Beloved, talk to the Lord today about the condition of your heart. He is the only one who can correctly discern what is needed and how to create a clean heart. You will find the Lord merciful and faithful. 

In Christ Alone,

Pastor Wight