Bird Watching | Sep 9th

  “Look at the birds of the air.”

  Matthew 6:26

  Beloved, when was the last time you took notice of a bird? The God of creation calls for us to take notice of creation so that we might learn from Him. Scripture is our absolute truth, and salvation in Christ is revealed to us by it.  Still, the Lord encourages us to notice what He has provided through creation as lessons about His ways and attributes.

  Jesus exhorts us not to be anxious for today not only by the promises of His word but also by seeing the birds that are around us. A form of birdwatching that involves theology. Seeing the unique beauty of each creature and the way God provides for them testifies to God’s wisdom, power, and compassion.

  If these sometimes tiny birds are colorfully adorned, provided for, and given the instincts to migrate thousands of miles, why should we doubt God’s providence in our lives?

  The human eye never sees many birds, yet they exist and are tended to by the God of creation. If God has redeemed you through Christ, how much more shall we be looked after? The promise of provision has come to us. The hope of mercy and grace has been extended to us who have fallen in sin. Let us pause today, look at the birds, look at creation, and ask the Holy Spirit to help you see the hand of God.

In Christ Alone.

Pastor Wight

A Welcomed Change | Sep 8th

 “We shall be changed…”

  1 Corinthians 15:51

  Beloved, the Holy Spirit inspired the Apostle Paul to pen these words regarding the resurrection. Throughout our lives, we experience and desire some form of change.

  Some transformations are sought through discipline and intention; others come naturally with time, while others result from experiences, positive or negative.

  There is a restlessness within our spirit that yearns for change. The wiser we become, the more we experience and learn, the stronger the desire grows. Sometimes we are frustrated in these pursuits and miss the mark.

  The hope of eternal life is in Christ. The change promised in Scripture is accomplished in Him. We are changed for eternity by the power of the Holy Spirit. Our mortal bodies will put on immortality, and what is corruptible will become incorruptible. This is our peace and joy. Continue to press toward the mark in Christ, trusting that He will finish what He started in you. You shall be changed.

In Christ Alone.

Pastor Wight

Woe is Me | Sep 7th

  “ And I said: ‘Woe is me!”

  Isaiah 6:5

  Beloved, is the glory and holiness of God any less on this side of the Old Testament? Because we have been reconciled unto God through Christ does not mean the holiness of God has changed. Our response should remain the same as Isaiah's when we come to the throne of grace.

 If we do not know that we are undone before God, then perhaps we think too highly of ourselves, and our view of God is too low. If we see Him still high and lifted, then we too would bow down before Him who sits on the throne. The position we have in Christ is sure; however, the condition of our lives is in constant need of God’s mercy.

  Let’s ask the Holy Spirit to help us see God clearly, so our hearts are filled with awe and humility, and we remember how much we need His grace. Saying 'Woe is me' is a godly response when we truly know the living God. May this attitude always be close to our hearts and words.

In Christ Alone.

Pastor Wight