Daily Bread | Jan. 1st

 “ Man ate the bread of angels; he sent them food in abundance.”

   Psalm 78:25

   God fed His children with bread from heaven as they wandered in the wilderness. This merciful provision came to them daily except on the Sabbath, reminding them of their dependence on Him.

  In Christ, we have a greater bread given unto us in Himself. Just as the children of the wilderness depended daily on God's provision, we too should seek His daily provision. The mercies of God are made new for us each day. Let us take the bread of God found in scripture so that we will be sustained in our wilderness. God has promised to be with us and to lead us into the promise of eternity.

  As we enter a new year, Christ has made the way for us, and in Him we have the assurance of God’s goodness and mercy keeping us. Though we do not know what the new year will bring, we can be certain of this: God is for us, and we have the Bread of Life in Christ.

In Christ Alone.

Pastor Wight

Soon and Very Soon | Dec. 31st

“Surely I am coming soon.” Amen. Come, Lord Jesus!

  Revelation 22:20

  With the dawning of another year at hand, let us not relent in looking upward. The coming of the Lord would not appear soon by our estimation, but He is not delayed. For at the right time Christ laid down His life for us. The second coming of Christ has its precise time, which God alone knows.

  Until then, let us live intentionally for the glory of God by seeking daily fellowship with Him in prayer, scripture, and love for others. Remember, the Holy Spirit dwells within us, uniting us to Christ and the Father. Let us find our comfort in this truth throughout our lives and as we face death.

  Let us encourage one another with the hope of eternal union with Christ and with all who trust in Him. As we wait, we actively anticipate His coming by remaining steadfast in faith and love. Even so, come quickly.

In Christ Alone.

Pastor Wight

Everlasting Joy Awaits | Dec. 30th

 “The ransomed of the Lord shall return and come to Zion with singing; everlasting joy shall be upon their heads; they shall obtain gladness and joy, and sorrow and sighing shall flee away.”

  Isaiah 51:11

  Beloved, let us look ahead to the day when sorrow and sighing shall flee away. Weary traveler in your pilgrimage, there is a great hope that awaits the ransomed of the Lord. Though in this life you will become weary in well doing, you are buffeted by the spirit of this age. You wrestle with your own flesh. Yet, joy shall be obtained.

  There are the small trials of life that vex us, as well as the tragedies of life. But these will all flee away. When the Lord makes all things new, gladness will be obtained in full measure, never to be lost again. There will be perpetual contentment and tranquility when all is made new. This is the inheritance of the redeemed. The blessing and reward come as we exchange this world for the next.

  Lift your eyes to that distant land. The Lord promised that He has gone to prepare a place for you. In order that we may dwell where He is. We shall enter with singing and with everlasting joy upon our heads.

In Christ Alone.

Pastor Wight