The Light of Day | April 14th

"When I sit in darkness, the Lord will be a light to me."

Micah 7:8

The darkness of night befalls all of us. It reminds us that there are seasons of darkness within our lives, but none of them are permanent. Just as the night gives way to a new day, we find the mercies of God new every morning.

This conviction is more than an optimistic outlook on life. It is a firm faith rooted in the goodness and steadfast love of God. We know that there is not a night so dark that we are hidden from God. He is with us all the days of our lives.

Our hope comes from knowing what Christ has done for us in redemption. We belong to God and will never be forsaken. God is with you beloved, though the night is dark, the Lord will light upon you in mercy.

In Christ Alone,.

Pastor Wight

Strength for Life | April 11th

"My flesh and my heart may fail, but God is the strength of my heart and my portion forever."

Psalm 73:26

There will come a day when our flesh will fail. The outward man is passing away, but we have a blessed hope that our inward man will be renewed daily. We cannot escape the slow weakening of our bodies, but we look forward to the day when this mortal shall put on immortality.

The heart of man is susceptible to euphoric heights and dark depths. We can be tossed to and fro by the tides of life unless we are anchored in Christ. He is the firm foundation of our spirit and mind. The Prince of peace that guards our hearts. Let us come to Him and entrust ourselves to the goodness of the Lord. The Lord will strengthen you by His mighty power.

In Christ Alone.

Pastor Wight

When Faith is Weak | April 10th

" Immediately the father of the child cried out and said, "I believe; help my unbelief!"

Mark 9:23

The father cared deeply for his child but felt powerless to help him. To watch his child suffer was beyond what he could bear, no wonder he was struggling with his faith.

Sometimes we feel helpless in our trials. We do understand what the Lord is doing or why we have to struggle. It is good for us to seek the Lord but acknowledge that we do not have hope or fully trust what God is doing.

Christ had compassion upon this man. He exhorted the father to believe but was willing to help the weakened man. Scripture exhorts us to trust God, to ask for His divine intervention, and to have faith.

Thankfully, God's faithfulness and goodness are sure. He will not withhold His hand because God is steadfast in lovingkindness. The Lord answers the cry of the doubting heart because that doubting heart is crying out to Him.

In Christ Alone.

Pastor Wight