God is Love | Sep. 3rd

 “In this is love, not that we loved God but that he loved us and sent his Son to be the propitiation for our sins.”

  1 John 4:10

  Many will say that God is love, and based upon that, He accepts anything we do. God simply loves everyone, so everyone is good.

  However, John explains to us what God’s love looks like. God expressed His love by sending His only  Son, Jesus, into the world. The reason He came, though, was to die for our sins. Everyone has sinned and fallen short of God's glory. We cannot be and do whatever we want. Our sins separate us from God, so He had to reconcile us unto Himself. The only way this could happen is if Jesus came and died in our place for our sins.

  We do not deserve and cannot ever earn God’s love. This is why His grace is amazing and what makes the Gospel message good news. God loved us first, and Christ came to take away the wrath we deserved and our shame. Let us humble ourselves before the mercy of God.

In Christ Alone.

Pastor Wight

Our Only Hope | Sep. 2nd

“For by grace you have been saved through faith. And this is not your own doing; it is the gift of God, not a result of works, so that no one may boast.”

  Ephesians 2:8-9

   Beloved, let us live in the light of these verses daily. For within them we find the Gospel and the hope of grace for daily living.

  It is a constant reminder of our need for Christ and the salvation we have in Him. We cannot boast in anything before conversion, and there is never a place for boasting after the new life in Jesus. Works cannot save us, and works do not guarantee our eternal life. It is Christ alone.

  Those who labor for the Lord do not stand upon what they have done; Jesus Christ is the only cornerstone and capstone. The grace of God guards us from pride and self-righteousness. It encourages us and works humility in our hearts before the Lord and others.

  Let us trust in the grace of God alone, which has saved us but keeps us as well.

In Christ Alone.

Pastor Wight

RSVP | Sep. 1st

 “The Spirit and the Bride say, ‘Come.’ And let the one who hears say, ‘Come.’ And let the one who is thirsty come; let the one who desires take the water of life without price.”

   Revelation 22:17

   Beloved, the Lord is high and holy, but His mercy is no less. Our sins are as scarlet, but His atonement has removed the guilt and shame. Therefore, let not doubts keep you from receiving the invitation.

   We cannot and dare not come on our own merit. Christ has called us by name, and so we come to a table that has been prepared for us. He has set the place where you shall be seated. He has made provision, and there shall be no want at the table of God.

   Let us hear the call of God today. Let us come to the table of His word and receive all that we need according to the promises of God. The invitation still stands, do not delay and come. The Lord would not invite you unless He has already provided for you and desires you to be present.

In Christ Alone.

Pastor Wight