I Can't See | Nov.20th

" Though you have not seen him, you love him. Though you do not now see him, you believe in him..."

1 Peter 1:8

Peter was encouraging the Christians who had never seen Christ as he did. They did not have the opportunity to physically see the Lord, witness His miracles, or hear His teaching personally. However, they loved Christ and believed in Him.

To this day, the children of God do not see Him now, but they believe in Him and love Him. Sometimes, suffering keeps us from seeing the Lord. Faith struggles to see God's goodness or faithfulness in a present circumstance. We strain to identify traces of God's mercy, but there is nothing to behold, even to the eye of faith.

There in the darkness, by God's grace, we still believe. Even when we cannot see, we love Him. The Spirit of God bears witness with our hearts, and we continue to love and trust the Lord. The Lord will help you to love Him and believe in Him today.

In Christ Alone,

Pastor Wight

Joy is Coming | Nov. 17th

"The hope of the righteous brings joy, .."

Proverbs 10:28

Scripture tells us that we shall have trials of various kinds in this life. We are invited as Christians to take up our cross, deny ourselves, and follow the Lord. The word of God warns us that we wrestle not against flesh and blood but against the rulers and powers of darkness. Our adversary prowls around like a roaring lion seeking to devour.

Despite all this, it is promised to us that we will be more than conquerors in Christ. The righteous hope in God and know that by trusting in Him, they will never be disappointed. Joy will always be the portion of those who belong to God. It will be obtained in this life and full measure in the next. The joy of the Lord is your strength, and hope in God. Look to Him today.

In Christ Alone,

Pastor Wight

Refuge | Nov. 16th

" God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble. Therefore we will not fear though the earth gives way,..."

Psalm 46:1-2

Have you ever felt as though your whole world is falling apart? I am sure you have. Perhaps today, you feel like your world has been turned upside down. Nothing is normal or what you had counted on. Fear would take hold of our hearts if we were to face this alone.

But we are not alone. God is with us. He has promised to help us. God has also promised to finish the good work He has begun in us. To work all things out for our good and to never leave us at any point.

God is your provider and protector today, beloved. He will show you His goodness and faithfulness. Take heart and trust the Lord. He is your refuge and strength.

In Christ Alone.

Pastor Wight