A New Day | Jan. 30th

"He who was seated on the throne said, " Behold I am making all things new."

Revelation 22:5

I think everyone enjoys having something new. It could be inexpensive or extravagant. A new day can bring hope or excitement. The one thing about having something new is that it begins to break down, tarnish, or wear out. A new day can turn for the worse or bring anxiety for tomorrow.

The day is coming when all things will be made new but never to deteriorate again. That new day will never turn for the worse, and it shall never foster anxiety. All of heaven and earth will be made new, including the saints of God.

We will know no sorrow, pain, or death. No fear, doubts, or confusion will trouble us again. On that glorious day when God makes all things new, we shall be filled with everlasting joy and peace. There will be no adversary to resist, no flesh to die to only the fullness of our redemption to enjoy.

Let us live in the light of that new day today. May it bring peace and hope in this hour until all is made new. Maranatha.

In Christ Alone,

Pastor Wight

God Knows Best | Jan. 29th

"You may surely eat of every tree of the garden, but of the tree of the knowledge of good and evil you shall not eat, for in the day that you eat of it you shall surely die."

Genesis 2:16 - 17

The command to not eat of the tree was a daily reminder to have faith in God and His word. That humanity can not live in autonomy from God. Though made in the image of God, we are not equal to God. There is only one creator of heaven and earth. All living things are dependent upon Him.

Today we are called to continue to follow the Lord in faithful obedience. We must put our faith in God and His word. Trusting His providence and following His commands. We are tempted to govern ourselves to distrust the goodness of God and His faithfulness.

As we look to Christ, we realize God has met our greatest need, and we must put our faith in Him alone. The Lord was not withholding what Adam and Eve needed. He was teaching them to depend upon Him. Continue to look to the Lord today. He is all you need and He will meet your needs.

In Christ Alone,

Pastor Wight

It Will Be Clear | Jan 26th

"Now I know in part; then I shall know fully,"

1 Corinthians 13:12

We know that salvation belongs to God. We believe we are redeemed in Christ and that our salvation is secure in Him because of being sealed by the Holy Spirit.

But the ways of God at times remain lofty. We do not always understand how His providence works within our lives or the mystery of prayer. He remains beyond our comprehension. Heaven and the new earth are seen dimly through our minds, though renewed by the word of God. There is much to find hope, peace, and joy in what we know through God's word. There remains perplexity, doubts, and fears at other times.

The day will come when the veil is removed from our minds. Our hearts will fully believe. All that we hoped for, we shall behold with our eyes. The questions concerning His providence will be answered, and we shall see how God worked everything for our good. Trust in the Lord despite your questions.

In Christ Alone,

Pastor Wight