For a Moment | September 11, 2023

"In overflowing anger, for a moment, I hid my face from you, but with everlasting love, I will have compassion on you, says the Lord, your Redeemer." -Isaiah 54:8

The Lord's anger is kindled because of sin; therefore, He hid His face from His people. God still chastens those whom He loves. If the Lord opposes the proud, we should anticipate His hand against us. Thankfully, the anger of the Lord endures for a moment. In comparison to His everlasting love. How grateful we should be that though the Lord may hide His face from us so that we might come to our senses. God's mercy extends to the penitent heart. If we humble ourselves beneath God's mighty hand, we shall find the compassion of the Lord and will receive everlasting love from our Redeemer. May the unceasing lovingkindness of the Lord keep us in close relation to Him.

In Christ Alone,

Pastor Wight

New Song | September 8, 2023

"They sang a new song..." -Revelation 5:9

We all have our favorite hymn or a song of worship that usher us into a deep sense of the glory of the Lord. Worship is established upon sound theology and doctrines of truth. They are penned by what we have known from scripture and observed in life. Songwriting also comes by way of experience. God helps us through difficult circumstances, and we come to know Him more deeply. The word of God becomes illuminated unto us in such an experience. This verse speaks of a new song in heaven. Let us ponder the reality and beauty of new songs yet to come to our ears. We see through a glass dimly. What we sing, though based on the word of God, is still limited by our finite minds.

One day, we shall behold the glory of God and understand the magnitude of our salvation like never before. One can only wonder what songs of worship shall erupt from the depths of our souls, captivated with the holiness of God and the splendor of His redeemed creation. Lift your voice today in anticipation of what is yet to come. God is worthy to be praised and adored, now and forever more.

In Christ Alone,

Pastor Wight

Rich in Mercy | September 7, 2023

"God, being rich in mercy, because of His great love with which He loved us, even when we were dead in our trespasses, made us alive together with Christ." -Ephesians 2:4-5

Mercy: God has given us what we do not deserve. We deserved His wrath, but Christ died for us while we were dead in sin. It is the great love of God that should humble our hearts. Knowing that the rich mercy of the Lord that saved us is the same made new for us each day. No amount of work could have secured such grace. It was His grace alone that reconciled us unto Himself. We are called to repent and entrust ourselves to the Lord. The peace you need for all seasons of life and in every circumstance comes from knowing the rich mercy of God. He has chosen us in Christ and bestowed abundant mercy upon us. Allow this truth to encourage your heart today while bringing peace to your mind.

In Christ Alone,

Pastor Wight