God Goes Before You | Feb. 15th

"It is the Lord who goes before you. He will be with you; he will not leave you or forsake you. Do not fear or be dismayed."

Deuteronomy 31:8

Beloved, as you venture out into this day, be reminded that the Lord goes before you. If the Lord is your Shepherd, then He has prepared the way before you. You may walk through the valley of the shadow of death or surrounded by the enemy. But be not dismayed.

The Lord will not leave you in the dark valley. He will set a table before you when the enemy comes against you. The Lord will anoint your head with oil by the Holy Spirit. Christ will provide green pastures for you to feed upon through His promises.

His word will nourish and strengthen your spirit. The Shepherd has laid down His life for you. So you can be sure that He will never leave or forsake you. Take heart, for God is with you.

In Christ Alone,

Pastor Wight

Looking Ahead | Feb. 14th

"After this I looked, and behold, a door standing open in heaven!

Revelation 4:1

The Apostle Paul saw Paradise but was never permitted to write about what he witnessed. John the beloved saw the door of heaven standing open and shared glorious things that he heard and witnessed. Still, one can only imagine what is beyond the open door.

John was trying to describe what could not be fully articulated. Our finite minds cannot fully grasp the full glory of God, His majesty, and his awesome presence. Heaven and the new earth are a mystery yet offering hope for what is yet to come. Scripture tells us that what is awaiting us far outweighs anything here.

So we travel as strangers in this world with an eye always looking towards the door standing open unto us in Christ. We hope to cross into the beautiful haven of rest, where we will see our Lord and all those who have gone on before us. It is a beautiful land that has no darkness or pain. May the open door encourage you to live another day for the glory of God as you press onward.

In Christ Alone,

Pastor Wight

The Door is Open | Feb. 13th

"After this I looked, and behold, a door standing open in heaven!

Revelation 4:1

God sent Adam and Eve out from the Garden of Eden because of their sin. At the east end, God placed a cherubim and a flaming sword that turned every way to guard the way to the Tree of Life. How could man ever be reconciled to God? Would we ever know the beauty of unbroken fellowship and Eden?

The Apostle John is in exile when he sees Christ. He is permitted to see what is yet to come. There in heaven stands a door. But it is not barred or barricaded. The door stands open to John, and he can see into heaven.

The way into heaven has been opened through Jesus Christ. The door stands open to all who have been called by Him. Those who have been redeemed by the blood of the Lamb and born of the Spirit enter by the grace of God. This door stands open to you today, beloved. Come to the Lord in prayer today.

In Christ Alone,

Pastor Wight