Mine | Nov. 7th

 “My sheep....”

  John 10:27

   Beloved, have you ever considered that you belong to God? Jesus declares that there are those who belong to Him. Jesus said He would lay down His life for His sheep.

  The Psalmist described the Lord as his shepherd, and because of this, he was not in want. The Good Shepherd cares for his sheep. He leads them, protects, and provides for them.

  Our Shepherd laid down His life for us in order to redeem us unto Himself. There is no greater love than this. This is why we should have assurance for the day. We belong to the Lord, and He claims us as His. Christ is with you today, and there is nothing that can separate you from the love of God in Him.

  If Christ is your Shepherd, then you are numbered among the sheep of His pasture, and you are safe.

In Christ Alone.

Pastor Wight

Broken for You | Nov. 6th

  “When he had given thanks, he broke it, and said, ‘This is my body which is for you. Do this in remembrance of me.”

  1 Corinthians 11:24

  On the night of His betrayal, Jesus lifted up a piece of bread in His hands and blessed it. The Son thanked the Heavenly Father for this bread and then broke it, declaring to His friends, "This is my body, which is for you."

  They did not fully understand what the Lord was doing or to what degree His body would be broken for His people. How the Lord would make atonement for all those who would partake of His sacrifice. The people of God, to this day, come to the Lord’s table to hold a physical piece of bread in order to remember what Christ has done for them.

  We hold this physical emblem in order that we might learn that there is a spiritual work accomplished for us in the death, resurrection, and ascension of Christ that is just as real as the bread we partake of. Beloved, remember that Christ was broken for you and that you live in Him as well.

In Christ Alone.

Pastor Wight

First Light | Nov. 5th

 “Light dawns in the darkness for the upright; he is gracious, merciful, and righteous.”

   Psalm 112:4

  Beloved, in the deadness of the night, it is hard to expect the dawning of a new day. Be assured, the darkness cannot veil you from God; He sees you, and His face shall shine upon you.

  The grace, mercy, and righteousness of the Lord give us peace while we wait for daybreak. We know that the Lord has promised to guide us through the valley of the shadow of death and to keep us. Because the mercy of God is made new every morning, we know the darkness has to give way to the light of grace.

  Let your heart take comfort in God and His ways. He will not let you be put to shame for trusting Him even in the darkest of times.

In Christ Alone.

Pastor Wight