Nothing to Dread | Oct. 24th

" I am the Lord who practices steadfast love,.."

Jeremiah 9:24

Beloved, what is consistent about your nature? What are you known for? Do people see you as wise, intelligent, kind, moody, or easily provoked? What trait is consistent about you?

Amazingly, God is known for the steadfastness of His love. This is humbling because no one deserves God's love or His unceasing kindness toward us.

The Lord declares and proves the steadfastness of His love daily. God has given us the exalted example of this Love in Christ. For while we were dead in sin, Jesus died for us and is our mediator today. Though we doubt, stumble, and fail, the Lord has not forsaken us. God practices unceasing love for His people. Because of this, there is nothing to dread.

In Christ Alone,

Pastor Wight

Can You Sing | Oct. 23rd

"I will sing aloud of your steadfast love in the morning."

Psalm 59:16

Can you sing? When we are asked this question, someone usually wonders about the quality of our voice.

Have you ever noticed that the Psalmist does not ask whether we can sing or not but calls us to sing? David lifted his voice to God and assumed that God's people would likewise worship the Lord in song. Scripture exhorts us to sing and commands us to. Worship was individually done and together. We see worship in heaven and on earth.

It is to be a part of our natural routine and a way that we lift our lives to God. Beloved, sing your song to the Lord today. Praise Him, worship Him, and thank Him with the song of your heart. The Lord loves to hear your song and it is good for us to encourage ourselves in Him this way.

In Christ Alone,

Pastor Wight

Sometimes Less is Better | Oct. 22nd

"Whoever keeps his mouth and his tongue keeps himself out of trouble."

Proverbs 21:23

This proverb warns us of the commonality of opinions. With the rise of social media, there is a renewed need to diligently meditate upon the truth. The reality is not every thought we have needs to be shared. The comments we have frequently shared could be censored or kept ourselves.

There is an innate need to have our voice heard, our thoughts and inputs validated, and a need to tell others what should be done or how to accomplish it. Many well-intended opinions lead to trouble because of a lack of wisdom. Trouble comes because togues go untamed. Wisdom keeps the mouth restrained and humility helps timely words seasoned with grace.

Though trouble can lurk upon any tongue foolishly unguided, the Holy Spirit can help us to be mindful of others and to know when some things are better unsaid. Helping us to avoid trouble. May the Lord keep us from unnecessary trouble today by helping us keep our tongues.

In Christ Alone,

Pastor Wight