Bird Food | April 20th

  “Ravens brought him bread and meat in the morning, and bread and meat in the evening, and he drank from the brook.”

  1 Kings 17:6

  Elijah was God’s messenger, but he still found himself hiding in the wilderness and being fed by birds. Beloved, we serve a God who sees us. He knows who we are and what we need.

  The way the Lord provides for our needs may not always align with our expectations. The people of God received manna from heaven in the wilderness; subsequently, Elijah was sustained by a widow, John the Baptist subsisted on locusts and honey, and David, during a period of great need, consumed bread designated for the priests.

  Provision may manifest as either miraculous or ordinary. It can arrive through the most humble means or, at times, with great abundance. Ultimately, every good and perfect gift originates from God. As children of God, we are called to anticipate the Lord’s provision while also humbling ourselves under His authority.

  Elijah received sustenance each morning and evening through the provision of the ravens. The Lord remains faithful to His servants and will continue to supply all that is necessary. Look to Him today as you entrust your concerns to the Lord, for He has already demonstrated His care for you.

In Christ Alone.

Pastor Wight

When I Suffer | April 16th

 “Is any among you suffering? Let him pray.”

   James 5:11

  Beloved, suffering comes unto us uninvited, but on its intrusion, we can turn to the God of comfort. We have a Savior who was well acquainted with grief, a man of sorrow, despised and rejected. He knows our experience of suffering more deeply than we can fully understand.

  In His compassion, mercy, and with an unceasing kindness, the Lord would never forsake us. Our minds and hearts may tell us we are abandoned by God, but this is when we turn to scripture and seek God in prayer. In prayer, we find a place of comfort. A place where we can bare all to the Lord. The Spirit of God will help us and bring life to the word of God.

  Do not be anxious about your ability to articulate your feelings or whether you possess the words to express them. Trust that the Lord knows you, understands your needs, and is already at work. He is the God who sees and provides. If you are suffering, entrust yourself to the One who loved you first and who will work all things for your good.

In Christ Alone.

Pastor Wight

Don't Lose Heart | April 15th

 “He told them a parable to the effect that they ought always to pray and not lose heart.”

   Luke 18:1

  Beloved, let this be a gentle reminder from our Lord: do not lose heart when you pray.

  We have been brought into fellowship with God and granted the privilege of talking to Him through prayer. In prayer, we offer ourselves, worship, express gratitude, and present our petitions. In this practice, we find comfort and peace, assured that we are heard and received.

  The Holy Spirit affirms that we belong to God and may call Him Father. We pray both in solitude and in community, experiencing renewal. However, prayer can also be exhausting and discouraging, particularly when answers are delayed or differ from our expectations.

  In such moments, we are reminded that prayer is not intended to compel God to act according to our desires, but to draw us closer to Him and align us with His purposes. Some petitions are presented to God over days, weeks, months, or even years. In these circumstances, we must persevere and not lose heart. God is neither indifferent nor withholding what is good. Some prayers may not be answered within our lifetimes. Nevertheless, we must remember that all prayers are effective and none are offered in vain. God is actively at work, incorporating our prayers into His providence, and His will shall be accomplished. Do not lose heart; continue to pray, confident that your Father hears you and is at work.

In Christ Alone.

Pastor Wight