Preserved While in Trouble | July 31st

 “Though I walk in the midst of trouble, you preserve my life.”

  Psalm 138:7

   There is no life that is trouble-free.  We are painfully aware of this truth about life, and we can all identify with the desire for a moment of peace.

   As followers of Christ, we are assured that in this life we will have trouble. God has promised to help us. Beloved, let us be sure that the Lord will keep us. As we navigate through the daily troubles, we can wonder if we will make it to the end of our days without growing hard. Can we remain joyful and at peace?

  The Holy Spirit will enable us to remain kind. He will help us to be at peace, to maintain a joyful heart, and be patient. The Lord will enable you to finish well, for He keeps us. We do not overcome by our strength but by His grace. Trust in the Lord’s mercy today. He will preserve your heart in the midst of trouble.

In Christ Alone.

Pastor Wight

A Goldfinch is Refreshed | July 30th

“He leads me beside still waters.”

  Psalm 23:2

  I was feeding the Koi in the morning when a Goldfinch landed by the stream that flows into the pond. It is a small stream that I built with a series of small waterfalls. The Finch made its way up to one of the calmer areas and began to drink the water. The Goldfinch is a small bird, and yet it found a place where it could drink in peace.

  The Good Shepherd has sent the Holy Spirit into our lives. He abides in us and, like still waters, supplies grace to the heart of God’s people. We are like this small Finch desiring rest. We need times of refreshing from the Lord and His mercy. The Lord in unceasing love supplies what we need and revives us each day.

  Trust the Lord today, beloved. Rest in His grace while being led beside still waters. If the smallest of God’s creation receives His blessings, then you shall receive from the hand of the Lord.

In Christ Alone.

Pastor Wight

Mercy for Today | July 29th

“The steadfast love of the Lord never ceases; his mercies never come to an end; they are new every morning; great is your faithfulness.”

  Lamentations 3:32-33

  The dawning of a new day does not always appear to greet us with signs of mercy and endless love. The cares of yesterday did not change; their weight grew heavier, and there is fresh cause for concern. We are left to wonder, how long shall I endure?

  Beloved, the steadfast love of God and His mercies are not represented by comfort or ease. The Lord Himself is your mercy and steadfast love for the day. The Holy Spirit living in you is the glory of God’s mercy and the sureness of His lovingkindness. The Lord will surely help you in all your needs, but may you fix your eyes of faith upon the One who is holding you in the palm of His hand. The Lord will never let you go and will lead you through this day.

In Christ Alone,

Pastor Wight