Words of Life | June 9th

"From the same mouth come blessing and cursing. My brothers, these things ought not to be so. Does a spring pour forth from the same opening both fresh and saltwater?"

James 3:10-11

The words uttered from one's mouth should not be blessings and then cursings. One should not praise God with one's mouth and then disparage another.

James calls our attention to the natural flow of a spring. A natural spring cannot produce salt and fresh water. It is the source of one or the other. What is natural to the source will flow out.

Beloved, if we praise God with our lips, then we should have words of grace for those around us. The speech that comes from our mouths should be edifying to those around us. We are encouraged to speak words of life to one another and to sing hymns and songs of encouragement. Let us ask the Holy Spirit to season our words with grace and enable us to bring the words of life to others. Let us build one another up instead of tearing them down.

In Christ Alone,

Pastor Wight

Justice | June 5th

"Because the outcry against Sodom and Gomorrah is great and their sin is very grave."

Genesis 18:20

The Lord was aware of the condition of Sodom and Gomorrah. The gravity of their sin and the outcry from within would not go unpunished.

Throughout human history and to the present day, sin and the wickedness caused by the sins of others have not gone unnoticed by God. The wrath of God in righteous judgment will judge the wickedness of the ages as these two cities.

The child of God assumes the posture of Abraham in being light in the darkness. We are looking for a city whose builder and maker is God. Passing through this world as we look for our true home with God. Knowing that the justice of God will prevail and He will make all things new in the age to come.

"Behold, I am coming soon, bringing my recompense with me, to repay each one for what he has done. I am Alpha and the Omega, the first and the last, the beginning and the end."

Revelation 22:12

In Christ Alone.

Pastor Wight

Trustworthy | June 4th

"This saying is trustworthy and deserving of full acceptance."

1 Timothy 1:15

Paul had a particular truth in mind when he made this statement, but his declaration should be taken in light of all God's promises.

The scriptures are trustworthy. You can build your life upon the word of God and will never be put to shame for doing so. You will have no regret living for Christ, and it is the high calling and the chief end of life to live for the glory of God alone.

Let us fully accept the truth and promises of the Bible. With full conviction accept the warnings and promises of scripture. Hold to the word of God and do not waver from it.

Take hold of God's word today for it is trustworthy and deserving of full acceptance.

In Christ Alone.

Pastor Wight