Looking for Fresh Fruit | May 15th

"I am the vine; you are the branches. Whoever abides in me and I in him, he it is that bears much fruit, for apart from me you can do nothing."

John 15:5

It is green-up time! We are well into spring, the grass is green, and the flowers are blooming. Soon, we will plant vegetables with the hopes of a harvest. This process of planting and reaping takes time. For many weeks, there has been no evidence of life, never mind a harvest.

Sometimes it is that you can do nothing, that we identify with more than bearing much fruit. We can often feel like barren soil, but we must trust that the seed sown within our heart has life. The Lord will bring forth His fruit within our lives. God is faithful to finish the good work He began in us.

Only the child of God looks earnestly for the new shoots of the Holy Spirit's fruit. Only the godly are concerned about righteousness and holiness within one's life. Beloved, let us trust that the Spirit of God is working in us, and there is evidence of the new life in Christ. As we abide in Christ, His fruit will come.

In Christ Alone.

Pastor Wight

Daily Planner | May 14th

"For I know the plans I have for you, declares the Lord."

Jeremiah29:11

Everyone has plans. Some plans are short-term in purpose, while others are for the future. We organize a daily routine intentionally, and other moments are spontaneous. Some of our plans include others, and some are for private endeavors. We experience failure, success, lessons, and mistakes through our plans.

It is hard to imagine that the God of creation has a plan for us. He created us with a purpose and knows every detail of our lives. If we understand that the exalted end of our life is to live for God and to enjoy our eternal fellowship with the Lord, then we must seek His plan for us.

Why would we not want God's plan for us? He is Omnipotent, Omniscient, steadfast in love, faithful, merciful, and good. Beloved, with all your planning today, pause for a moment and quiet yourself before God. Seek His face and ask the Lord to fulfill His will in your life today. There is no guarantee that things will turn out as you want them, but there is the promise that God will be with you in all things as you follow Him.

In Christ Alone.

Pastor Wight

Still Waters | May 13th

"He leads me besides still waters."

Psalm 23:2

With early Spring comes the fishing season. The streams are generally full this time of year. They are cool and dark. Running swiftly but without much noise or disturbance. As a child, it was one of my favorite times of the fishing season. The tranquility has a refreshing quality.

The Holy Spirit leads us daily. The Spirit of God brings peace to our hearts. He helps our minds to be at peace. We are not always aware of the Spirit's abiding presence, but He lives within us. The Holy Spirit is at work within this world and constantly refreshes the weary child of God. He restores our soul and brings the word of God alive. Illuminating the scripture unto us, so that we might grow in the grace of God.

The Holy Spirit is with you today. Let Him lead you and refresh your heart.

In Christ Alone.

Pastor Wight