What Kind of Love | July 3rd

"See what kind of love the Father has given to us, that we should be called children of God: and so we are."

1 John 3:1

Beloved, do you know that the Father loves you? The love He has for you is so great that the Father calls you His own. You are called a child of God.

When we regard how unworthy we are of such love, it is humbling to know that the Father has made us His own in Christ. We are called the children of God, but this is not a mere term of endearment. It is not a nickname or sentimental gesture without any basis in truth.

We are called the children of God, and so we are. Suppose you have no family in this world, and you feel hopeless and alone. Let not your heart be dismayed. You belong to God, and He has claimed you as your own. The Father will never forsake you, and He loves you without end.

In Christ Alone,

Pastor Wight

Little Children | July 2nd

"My little children."

John 2:1

It serves as a good reminder that we are God's children. We will always need our Savior, the work of the Holy Spirit, and our Father's mercy. God has never asked us to get by on our own. Let us stop trying to do things in our own strength and wisdom.

We are saved by grace alone and remain in constant need of God's mercy. Just as a child depends on the love and provision of its parents, so we are dependent on the heavenly Father.

You are not in this world alone. You are not dependent upon yourself. God is with you.

In Christ Alone.

Pastor Wight

Consider | July 1st

"Now, therefore, thus says the Lord of hosts: Consider your ways."

Haggai 1:5

We are saved by grace alone in Christ, but we still must reflect upon our ways. The true believer considers their ways daily. It is something that should be prayerfully considered in the morning. Periodically throughout the day, we asses our ways as impressed upon by the Holy Spirit. It would also be beneficial for us to reflect on our ways in the evening, asking ourselves if our day was pleasing to the Lord.

We do not determine our ways by our definition but in light of scripture. We prayerfully ask the Lord to show us His ways and for the Spirit to enable us to conform to the likeness of Christ.

Our hope is knowing that God has promised to finish the good work He has begun in us. When we pray according to the Bible, the Spirit of God will change us and help us daily. Let us consider our ways today.

In Christ Alone,

Pastor Wight