The Beauty of Unity | Jan. 17th

"I appeal to you, brothers and sisters, in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, that all of you agree with one another in what you say and that there be no divisions among you, but that you be perfectly united in mind and thought."

1 Corinthians 1:10

The command from scripture to be perfectly united is difficult to fulfill. It is a challenge for the body of Christ to be perfectly united in mind and thought in the local assembly when we consider all of God's people represented in every church. Not every church agrees on what we call secondary issues. However, we consider one another brothers and sisters in Christ when we agree on the essentials.

The most loving couples and families find it a challenge to be agreeable with one another at all times. To be perfectly united, each day on every topic or decision in mind and thought.

One of the blessings of heaven is the fulfillment of this verse. Though, we strive now by God's grace to see it done in our immediate lives. Heaven will reveal a perfect unity not yet realized here. In the Lord's eternal kingdom, we all will be of one mind and thought. Absolute peace will be between every one of God's people. This should cause us to long for God's kingdom and the harmony we will experience.

Let us live this day in light of that hope, and may it be fulfilled in part now, in our hearts, homes, and churches.

In Christ Alone,

Pastor Wight

Resting | Jan. 16th

" So then, there remains a Sabbath rest for the people of God,.."

Hebrews 4:9

Our heavenly Father graciously supplied unto us the gift of rest. The physical rest we seek when we are physically and emotionally tired. Within this natural gift from the Lord, the body rejuvenates and even heals itself. The mind can also find a renewed sense of peace after a period of rest.

The desire for a good night's rest lies within everyone. There is a tremendous amount of marketing aimed at this need. If this be true of our physical being, how much more do we need the rest offered unto our soul in Christ?

The people of God rest in redemption. They are reconciled to God, freed from sin and death, and have the hope of eternal life. In Christ, we have been born again and have a new life. This promise continually strengthens us and brings peace to our lives. We continually come to the Lord through His word and by prayer. Finding a refreshing that can only come from the Holy Spirit.

May you enter into the rest of the Lord today.

In Christ Alone,

Pastor Wight

Hiding Place | Jan. 15th

"For he will hide me in his shelter in the day of trouble; ..."

Pslam 27:5

Days of trouble do come, but we have hope God is with us. We will face uncertainty, and no amount of precautions assures the future. What is certain is that God is with us, for us, and able to keep us. The Lord will never leave us to ourselves.

The shelter the Lord provides to shield us is not a physical dwelling place. It is Himself. His nature, His promises, and His Spirit comfort and strengthen us. In Him, we find peace that cannot be explained or produced by anything in this world.

The Lord comes to us and hides us within HIs everlasting love. Scripture teaches us that He is the same yesterday, today, and tomorrow. That God holds all power and is working things for our good. So we have this blessed assurance He is with us and will help us in times of need. You are not alone. God is with you.

In Christ Alone,

Pastor Wight