Seen by God | July 23rd

  “When he went ashore he saw a great crowd, and he had compassion on them, for they were like sheep without a shepherd.”

  Mark 6:14

  Beloved, the eyes and heart of our Lord remain unchanged. When He observes us and the vast multitude of humanity, He continues to be filled with compassion. The mercy of God is still on display with the passing of each day. We wander as lost sheep, and He, the Great Shepherd, seeks us when we are lost in the wilderness.

  This Shepherd laid down His life for His own and has called us by name. If you are wondering how the Lord regards you, what feelings He holds toward you, and what His thoughts are concerning you, they are summed up in this singular verse.

  Christ sees you and has compassion on you. May we respond to such amazing grace and to the One who first loved us. In this, you find peace and joy.

In Christ Alone.

Pastor Wight

When Weakness Comes | July 22nd

  “Forsake me not when my strength is spent.”

  Psalm 71:9

  The psalmist’s plea is filled with humility and wisdom, for the day will come when our strength is spent. Today we may be strong of heart, but trials befall us and leave us faint of heart. Our minds can be bright and clear as the dawning sun, yet the clouds of depression or the setting years bring the night. Isaiah declared that even the young grow weary; likewise, the time comes when our pace slows, and we cannot do as we once did. It is a reminder of the curse of sin and the frailty of this life. Yet there is One who is unchanging, the Ancient of Days.

  Christ remains unchanged throughout all time. He is our protector and a constant source of help during moments of weakness. Therefore, do not lose heart; rather, join the Psalmist in praying that when your strength is exhausted, you will continue to abide with God and He with you.

  God has promised to complete the good work He has begun in us, and the Spirit will fulfill His purpose for us even when our strength is depleted. Do not lose heart; the Almighty remains with you and will sustain you until you see Him face to face. God will not abandon you today or at any time.

In Christ Alone.

Pastor Wight

Accepted | July 21st

“The Lord has heard my plea; the Lord accepts my prayer.”

  Psalm 6:9

  Beloved, while it is comforting to know that the Lord hears our cries, there is even greater joy in realizing that He accepts our prayers. When we reflect on the fact that we stand before God solely by grace, it is profoundly humbling that He receives our petitions.

  God does not merely tolerate us or set us aside; rather, He welcomes us into fellowship with Himself. The Holy One receives us through Christ. On the basis of His righteousness, we are able to offer our lives, worship, and pleas for mercy before the Creator of heaven and earth.

  Our heavenly Father accepts the prayers we offer today. Let us approach the throne of grace in Christ with confidence. Through Jesus, we have been reconciled and now stand in right relationship with God. Our pleas are heard and accepted, not because of our merit, but because of the Lord’s mercy. May the peace of God fill your heart with this truth and bring you comfort throughout the day.

In Christ Alone.

Pastor Wight