When I Stumble | Feb. 4th

"He will guard the feet of his faithful ones."

1 Samuel 2:9

One of the things my children learned in martial arts was break fall. So you can properly break your fall, whether backward, side to side, or forward. The intention is to keep you safe when you fall for whatever reason and minimize injury.

It is reassuring to know that our Heavenly Father is watching over us. He is the one who keeps our feet from straying and if we stumble the Lord is willing and able to pick us up again.

If you feel that you are stumbling today or perhaps have fallen, look up to the Savior. Ask the Lord to watch over your feet and heart. The Holy Spirit will empower those who ask for help and humble themselves before the throne of grace. God will guard your feet today.

In Christ Alone,

Pastor Wight

A Roof Overhead | Feb. 3rd

"The eternal God is your dwelling place, and underneath are the everlasting arms."

Deuteronomy 33:27

A roof over your head and a firm foundation bring a sense of security. This type of shelter serves as a haven of rest from a weary day while protecting you from the elements. When we think of our home this way, it will create a peace that comforts our body and spirit.

No shelter in life can compare to our God. Physical dwellings are not permanent and need constant upkeep. Our heavenly Father is eternal and immutable. He is the shelter that will not crumble and cannot weaken.

The Creator of heaven and earth holds us with His everlasting arms, always able to sustain us and carry us through this life. Many of the things we lean upon will soon pass away, but our God is the Almighty.

Beloved, trust the One who watches over you and holds you within His hand. God is keeping you.

In Christ Alone,

Pastor Wight

Overconfident | Jan. 31st

"Therefore let anyone who thinks that he stands take heed lest he fall."

1 Corinthians 10:12

Have you ever been overconfident? As a young teen, I tossed a figurine in the air and caught it as a way of teasing my mother—something sons do in a loving way. My mother asked me not to keep doing it, but I reassured her that nothing would happen because I was confident in my abilities. Then I dropped it, and it chipped. Needless to say, I felt horrible.

There is a temptation to think that we are secure in our strength. We feel that we are in control and depend upon our spirituality as firm. We are not to doubt the sure foundation we have in the grace of God but let us be reminded we only stand by the grace of God.

Christ is our security. The Holy Spirit keeps us and empowers us. It is good to remind ourselves that we are weak and need God's care. Let us stay close to the Lord today lest we fall.

In Christ Alone,

Pastor Wight