A River of Life | April 2nd

"Then the angel showed me the river of the water of life, bright as crystal, flowing from the throne of God and of the Lamb through the middle of the street of the city; "

Revelation 22:1

The river of life source is the throne of grace. Eternal life flows from the throne of God and of the Lamb exclusively. No other river possesses eternal life. It is clear as crystal and cannot be polluted.

In the garden, there was a river that flowed through Eden. This one river was the source for four others, bringing life where they flowed. Through the fall, Adam and Eve are banished from the garden. They no longer have access to the Tree of Life. Who could restore that which was lost?

Christ came and restored all that was lost. He who was there in the beginning shall also make all things new. In the city of God flows the river of life, and the tree of life grows in abundance there. The names written in the Lamb's Book of Life shall dwell there. They shall eat of the tree and dwell with God and the Lamb for all eternity. Let us look forward in hope.

In Christ Alone,

Pastor Wight

The Tide is Turning | April 1st

"The sea looked and fled; Jordan turned back. What ails you, O sea, that you flee? O Jordan, that you turn back?"

Psalm 114:3, 5

What ailed the Red Sea? What caused the Jordan River to turn back? The God of creation. The sea and river convulsed to the presence of God amid His people.

Creation complied with God's direction for the will of His people. Nothing is impossible for God, and we should trust that He is working all things for the good of our salvation.

As the Lord delivered the people of Israel, so shall He be with you today. There is nothing in this world that can separate you from His lovingkindness. Sorrow and sighing shall flee away. The trials of the day and what seems against you will be turned back. The Lord is with you and will not forsake you.

In Christ Alone,

Pastor Wight

The Lord is a Refuge | March 29th

"The Lord has become my stronghold, and my God the rock of my refuge."

Psalm 94:22

Beloved, be intentional in making the Lord your stronghold and the rock of refuge. God declares Himself as being a refuge for His people. We can be sure of it. But we must run to God and entrust ourselves to His care.

A stronghold remains a fortified defense even if no one hides within its walls. The rock that can be a refuge from a violent storm continues to exist even if no one finds shelter in its strength.

God offers Himself and declares that He is the God of all comfort. He is omnipotent and loving. Why would you not come to Him? Why would you continue to trust in yourself or anything other than God?

Come to the Lord this day with all that concerns you. In Him, you shall find peace. The Lord will keep you and will work all things for the good of your salvation.

In Christ Alone,

Pastor Wight