God Reigns | April 25th

"For the day of the Lord is near upon all the nations."

    Obadiah 1:15

    We can attest to the reality of living in troubled times. It seems we witness chaos daily and unrest within the nations. There is corruption in the political and judicial arena with little assurance of things changing. One may question the purpose and effect of the church being light in this world. 

  May we not be moved to such despair. The Lord is with His people, and He is sovereign. The throne of God supersedes all the kingdoms of this world. Each rises and falls according to His will. The church will be the light in every generation, and the Gospel will never lose its power.

 Be reminded, beloved, that God will make all things new. His kingdom will remain, and the justice of God in righteousness will prevail. Be encouraged to trust the providence and sovereignty of God. Know that nothing you do for the Lord is in vain. God is with you, and His will be accomplished in your life and this world.

In Christ Alone,

Pastor Wight

Spring Cleaning | April 24th

"Create in me a clean heart, O God."

  Psalm 51:10

   Spring clean up. It is that time of year when we begin to clean up the flower beds and debris from the winter. Removing all that is dead and hindering new growth. Recently, I discovered a tent stake in one of our flower beds left over from last summer's tent rental.

  Our hearts need tending to by the Lord in a divine way. The Spirit of God must perform a dramatic spring clean-up that transforms life. The Holy Spirit continues the work of sanctification within the believer. We must come to the Lord as the Psalmist, asking that He do such a work. The word of God must illuminate unto us those areas that need change.

   There may be something hindering us from new growth. Could an iron stake need to be removed from the flower bed of our spirit? Something that does not belong there or a hardened area of the heart that has carried over from a previously unresolved issue.

  Beloved, talk to the Lord today about the condition of your heart. He is the only one who can correctly discern what is needed and how to create a clean heart. You will find the Lord merciful and faithful. 

In Christ Alone,

Pastor Wight

Return to the Lord | April 23rd

"Return to the Lord your God, for he is gracious and merciful, slow to anger, and abounding in steadfast love." 

  Joel 2:13

   Beloved, be assured today that the Lord receives the penitent heart. The soul that humbles itself before God, seeking mercy through repentance, shall never be turned away. God will demonstrate His grace and the satin of sin removed.

  The adversary of our soul is an accuser. He will try to make you believe God's mercy is no more. The father of lies would have you think you exhausted God's patience. The Lord does not wink at our sins. He is slow to anger and will forgive genuine repentance. 

  God abounds in steadfast love towards His people. Faithful to finish the good work that He has begun in us. Rest assured today that the Lord is with you and will help in your pilgrimage in this world. 

In Christ Alone,

Pastor Wight