Moving Forward | Sep. 15th

 “ The Lord God helps me; therefore I have not been disgraced; therefore I have set my face like a flint, and I know that I shall not be put to shame.”

  Isaiah 50:7

  Beloved, your ability to persevere comes from God’s faithfulness to strengthen you. The assurance of God working in and through our lives enables us to trust His providence.

  We belong to the Lord, and He has promised never to forsake us. With this hope, we face each moment knowing that we are not alone. We are not dependent only on our abilities or resources; we know that God knows all things. He calls us by name and has promised to supply our needs.

  The Lord saved us by His grace. He will keep us by grace, and we can set our face like flint with unwavering conviction that He will see us through all the seasons of life. Put your trust in the Lord today; you will not be disgraced, you will not be put to shame, because He will help you.

In Christ Alone.

Pastor Wight

Wisdom is Calling | Sep. 12th

 “ ‘Whoever is simple, let him turn in here!’  To him who lacks sense she says. ‘Come, eat of my bread and drink of the wine I mixed. Leave your simple ways, and live, and walk in the way of insight.’ ”

   Proverbs 9:4-5

  Wisdom gives the invitation to all who would listen. To anyone who would take heed and come partake of wisdom’s goods.

  Godly wisdom is found in God’s word and administered by the Holy Spirit. We must come to the Lord for His guidance and understanding concerning what is true and righteous. For our ways seem right in our eyes and understanding. But our ways do not always align with God and His word. Therefore, we must hear the call from wisdom. We must acknowledge God in all of our ways.

  Beloved, take hold of God’s  word today and seek HIs wisdom through prayer. The table has been set and there is plenty. For the storehouse of God will never be empty.

In Christ Alone.

Pastor Wight

Wrestling with Wickedness | Sep. 11th

 “Finally, be strong in the Lord and in the strength of his might. Put on the whole armor of God.

For we do not wrestle against flesh and blood, but against.... the cosmic powers over this present darkness, against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly places.”

   Ephesians 6:10, 12

   In every form of combat sports, there are weight classes. If you watch the Olympic Games, each discipline will have a weight class. Boxing, wrestling, Judo, and Taekwondo are all categorized into weight categories. If a featherweight is not expected to compete against a heavyweight, why should we believe we can stand alone against the present darkness? How can we resist cosmic powers alone?

  Beloved, evil powers exist in this world. Spiritual forces of wickedness are at work each day.  We overcome not by our strength or wisdom. The Holy Spirit living inside of us is greater than the spirit of the age. We are called to be strong in the Lord, to rely upon His strength, and be clothed in the armor He has supplied.

  Be strong in the Lord today. Commit yourself to God’s care while seeking Him in prayer and the reading of scripture. Christ has won the victory for us.

In Christ Alone.

Pastor Wight