Fulfilled Promises | Dec. 11th

 “Behold, the days are coming, declares the Lord, when I will fulfill the promise I made to the house of Israel and the house of Judah.”

   Jeremiah 33:14

  Beloved, we may not always understand God's timing, but He has never lied and always proves faithful.

  Perhaps you find yourself waiting for God’s answer, uncertain of why it has not come. Remain patient and prayerful, trusting that peace will come as you wait on Him. Sometimes, in the process, our hearts may need to change, leading to revised requests.

  God has promised to providentially work within our lives. We can trust that He is good and knows what is best. The Lord knows when and how He will answer us and what is best for our redemptive good. Rest in His faithfulness, for He will not fail—His promises will surely be fulfilled.

In Christ Alone.

Pastor Wight

Greetings | Dec. 10th

 “Peace be to you. The friends greet you.”

   3 John 1:15

   Beloved, let us not take for granted the way in which we greet one another, especially in regard to the body of Christ.

   Each Sunday worship service includes time for us to greet one another. This moment is more than a casual hello, as one might offer on the street or to a coworker. At church, the body of Christ gathers in a sacred place to meet God together.

  So when we greet one another, it is part of worship, an opportunity to bless each other intentionally in God's name. We desire that our brothers and sisters in Christ receive from God what they need, and we encourage each other in faith. Many of the Epistles are filled with such salutations. These are not formalities but thoughtful desires for others. Expressed to the person and before God.

  Let us commit to greeting our friends in Christ with love, intentionally offering the peace of God in worship. Make it your purpose each week: use this moment in our service to actively bless, encourage, and invite God's presence as you greet one another. Let our greetings become acts of worship that strengthen our bonds in Christ.

In Christ Alone.

Pastor Wight

Peace | Dec. 9th

  “Peace I leave with you, my peace I give to you.”

    John 14:27

   The peace that comes to us from Christ is one that only He can offer. He alone is the Prince of Peace. He has reconciled us unto God the Father.

   This is the peace that surpasses all that we will ever endure. It is the assurance that God is now with us and for us. We belong to Him. There was a time when we were estranged from God, His enemy, and without hope in this world. But Christ made atonement for our sin and brought us into a right relationship with God. We have life in Christ. Peace is a fruit of our salvation. The blessed assurance that we belong to God.

   Today, you can be at peace no matter what the day holds. You know God is with you. You are in Christ, and the Holy Spirit is in you. This is the peace that Christ Jesus gives to you, Himself.

In Christ Alone.

Pastor Wight