A Peaceful Day | Aug 1st

 “Now may the Lord of peace himself give you peace at all times in every way.”

   1 Thessalonians 3:16

   Beloved, can you have peace today? Is there a way for you to be at peace no matter what you are facing or how troubled your heart has become? If you look to the Lord, you can have full assurance that His peace will keep you.

  The Lord of peace will give you peace. His peace will guard your heart and mind. The peace of the Lord exceeds the cares of life. We rest in His promises and that the Lord loves His people. If we are wicked, but know how to give good gifts, then the Lord, who is good, will not withhold peace. He is working all things for the good of our salvation.

  In every situation, the Holy Spirit will bring peace to your heart. Prayerfully consider the promises of God, His faithfulness, and the security of your salvation. Surely, the Lord will supply peace today.

In Christ Alone.

Pastor Wight

Preserved While in Trouble | July 31st

 “Though I walk in the midst of trouble, you preserve my life.”

  Psalm 138:7

   There is no life that is trouble-free.  We are painfully aware of this truth about life, and we can all identify with the desire for a moment of peace.

   As followers of Christ, we are assured that in this life we will have trouble. God has promised to help us. Beloved, let us be sure that the Lord will keep us. As we navigate through the daily troubles, we can wonder if we will make it to the end of our days without growing hard. Can we remain joyful and at peace?

  The Holy Spirit will enable us to remain kind. He will help us to be at peace, to maintain a joyful heart, and be patient. The Lord will enable you to finish well, for He keeps us. We do not overcome by our strength but by His grace. Trust in the Lord’s mercy today. He will preserve your heart in the midst of trouble.

In Christ Alone.

Pastor Wight

A Goldfinch is Refreshed | July 30th

“He leads me beside still waters.”

  Psalm 23:2

  I was feeding the Koi in the morning when a Goldfinch landed by the stream that flows into the pond. It is a small stream that I built with a series of small waterfalls. The Finch made its way up to one of the calmer areas and began to drink the water. The Goldfinch is a small bird, and yet it found a place where it could drink in peace.

  The Good Shepherd has sent the Holy Spirit into our lives. He abides in us and, like still waters, supplies grace to the heart of God’s people. We are like this small Finch desiring rest. We need times of refreshing from the Lord and His mercy. The Lord in unceasing love supplies what we need and revives us each day.

  Trust the Lord today, beloved. Rest in His grace while being led beside still waters. If the smallest of God’s creation receives His blessings, then you shall receive from the hand of the Lord.

In Christ Alone.

Pastor Wight