Nothing to Fear | Aug 13th

“He who is in you is greater than he who is in the world.”

  1 John 4:4

   Beloved, do you know the He that is within you? The He which John is referring to is the Holy Spirit. It is the Spirit of God that lives within you. We have been regenerated by the Holy Spirit and now have eternal life.

  This is why we can have confidence in the day because of the Spirit of God living within us. The Holy Spirit is greater than the spirit of this world. We do not have to fear the enemy or any scheme of the evil one. God is greater, and we have victory through Christ.

   Because the Holy Spirit abides within us, we belong to God. He assures us that we are kept by God and will never be separated from our Heavenly Father. The Holy Spirit bears witness with our hearts and enables us to cry out to God as our Father, and we are heard. Rest in this truth today while living in the power of the Holy Spirit.

In Christ Alone.

Pastor Wight

A Wake Up Call

“Wake up, and strengthen what remains and is about to die.”

   Revelation 3:2

   If you have ever experienced physical therapy, it is probably because you suffered an injury or are trying to recover from a procedure. The premise is to strengthen or correct something that is weak or injured.

   Beloved, spiritually speaking, there are times when we need to strengthen our spirit or the works that we do for the Lord. Perhaps our hands have grown weary or indifferent towards others. So that they are longer active or extended in aid of others. Our eyes are shut, and our ears are turned away from the needs represented around us.

  The Holy Spirit calls us to strengthen our hearts, to bear up under the burdens of others again. To resume the work of the Lord and to seek God’s refreshing so that we might strengthen what remains. Let us not delay any longer in continuing in the will of God. Let us wake up and strengthen what remains, so that nothing further is lost. God will help us.

In Christ Alone.

Pastor Wight

Safe Travels | Aug. 8th

 “He makes me lie down in green pastures.”

   Psalm 23:1

  A good shepherd knows what is suitable for the sheep to eat. The shepherd knows when and what the sheep need. They are familiar with the terrain, knowing where the green pastures are and how to get there. So a good shepherd is moving in that direction with wisdom, strength, and compassion.

    The Psalmist uses this beautiful image to relate to us the care of our Good Shepherd. Do not think that your life is given to chance or that you are on your own. The Good Shepherd knows where He is leading you, how to guide you to the green pastures, and to ensure that you are well fed. This is why those who are following are not in want. It is the faithful care of the Shepherd that ensures peace and well-being.

   Trust your Shepherd today, for He has laid down His life for you.

In Christ Alone.

Pastor Wight