Thoughts and Words | Sep. 19th

“The wise of heart is called discerning, and sweetness of speech increases persuasiveness.”

  Proverbs 16:21

  Beloved, a discerning heart is founded in the wisdom of God. It is through understanding the righteousness of God that we are able to identify what is righteous, good, and beneficial. The Lord has blessed us with a conscience, reason, and the ability to learn. We should desire to excel in all areas of understanding, for our own well-being and so that we can be a blessing to others.

  Let us not be quick to give our opinion, but may we have a true understanding of what is noble and good, coupled with the ability to express such truths with clarity. Our words must be seasoned with grace so that those who listen to us are edified. There is a benefit in sharing ideas, both for the recipients and for the one sharing. In this exchange, there is a deepening of understanding.

  By God’s grace and wisdom, may we be known for our sound counsel, charity, and kindness in expression.

In Christ Alone.

Pastor Wight

The Bible | Sep. 18th

“Whoever gives thought to the word will discover good, and blessed is he who trusts in the Lord.”

  Proverbs 16:20

  Beloved, why do you read your Bible? What should be at the forefront of our minds in reading scripture is the desire to know God. There is no other way to truly grow in the knowledge of who God is and His way other than scripture.

  From there, we can learn many things about God’s ways, His plan for us, what He requires, and all of His precious promises. We can spend a lifetime reading the Bible while never exhausting its riches. When we give thought to what the word of God reveals to us, we understand that it is good. Good in nature and a blessing received as we look to God through His word.

  If we look to Scripture and reflect on our lives in light of it, we come to understand that we are called to trust in the Lord. Let us read the Bible today and trust the God of Scripture. There is a blessing in both.

In Christ Alone.

Pastor Wight

Generosity | Sep. 17th

“One gives freely, yet grows all the richer; another withholds what he should give, and only suffers want.”

  Proverbs 11:24

  Beloved, wealth is not always measured in monetary terms. A person who gives freely can become richer by the blessings they bestow upon another. Because it is more blessed to give than to receive. When generosity is expressed, it generates gratitude, joy, and comfort in others. Those who exercise this kindness find that they, in turn, experience joy in seeing others blessed.

 Those who withhold when they have the means to help only find themselves in want. They might not have a material need, but they lack compassion. Their life is void of the blessing that comes with helping others. There is a joy and renewed strength that comes from meeting the needs of others, even if something is given sacrificially.

  The joy that comes with generosity can only be tasted by the one who gives. Let us give what we can today, so that others may be blessed and thank God for His goodness to them.

In Christ Alone.

Pastor Wight