Times of Suffering | March 12th

"Share in suffering as a good soldier of Christ Jesus."

2 Timothy 2:3

Beloved, we do not look forward to suffering, but as a follower of Christ, it will come to us. The prophets suffered, the apostles suffered and all Christians throughout church history have suffered. However, through it all God was and is the God of all comfort.

Let us make a premeditated decision that we will share in the sufferings of Christ as a good soldier. We do not expect to be exempt from hardship or believe we deserve special treatment. Jesus was rejected by His own and we will face opposition as well.

Scripture warns us of our adversary and that he has schemes in which he desires to assail us with. He is looking to devour our faith but our strength is in the Lord. We are more than conquerors in Christ. The Spirit of God empowers us for the day. Though we share in suffering the grace of God is sufficient therefore we have hope. God will strengthen you today do not shrink back but put your hope in the Lord.

In Christ Alone,

Pastor Wight

A Shelter for Life | March 11th.

"He who dwells in the shelter of the Most High will abide in the shadow of the Almighty."

Psalm 91:1

The Psalmist paints a beautiful image of a secure shelter—a dwelling in which we can hide ourselves—a dwelling that is the very shadow of the Almighty. There is no other place more secure.

Beloved, we often think of a shelter as a physical structure. A place that we go to physically, but we must see that our thoughts dwell within the framework of God's word.

Let our thoughts and the desires of the heart rest upon God and His will. We forfeit peace of mind because we do not rest our thoughts upon God. Anxiety takes the heart that is not looking to God for His rest, guidance, and strength.

If we bring ourselves and all that concerns us to God, then we will be hidden in the shadow of the Almighty. In Him is our peace.

In Christ Alone,

Pastor Wight

Confession and Peace | March 10th

"If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness."

1 John 1:9

Scripture informs the child of God that we depend upon God's forgiveness and His work of sanctification. Christ ransomed us through His death, and we now live in Christ.

The sins from the past, present, and future have been paid in full. All of this was laid upon our Lord. We now live in a secure position in Christ while daily depending upon the grace of God. The old nature and its sinful nature must decrease from day to day while the new life in Christ rises day to day.

Let us reflect on how God has forgiven us in Christ while trusting in the present work of His Spirit in our lives. This is our hope and joy for the day.

In Christ Alone,

Pastor Wight