All is Forgiven | Jan. 6th

"I tell you, her sins, which are many, are forgiven."

Luke 7:47

Beloved, what is the total sum of your iniquity? What despair would fall upon our hearts to see our sins placed upon the scales of justice? Perhaps we can recognize those obvious sins of which we are painfully aware. However, what about the iniquities to which we are blind?

The total sum of our debt was placed upon our Lord. The whole of our iniquity was nailed to the cross. The Lord did not make a partial payment for us or an installment to see whether or not we would keep our end of some agreement.

Christ paid the debt that we owed and could never pay. He ransomed us and reconciled us to the Father. All of our sins have been forgiven. Now, we have peace with God and the gift of everlasting life. Live in the light of this glorious truth, and may it bring you peace today with an assurance that God is for you and will hear the cries of your heart.

In Christ Alone,

Pastor Wight

Hiding in the Wreath | Jan.3rd

"Even the sparrow finds a home, and the swallow a nest for herself, where she may lay her young, at your altars, O Lord of hosts, my King and my God."

Psalm 84:3

A small porch in front of our home leads to the front door from the garage. There, we have a large Christmas wreath hanging. When the temperatures drop, a small bird will find refuge in the wreath. The sparrow or finch will find shelter from the chilly winter wind.

This fragile creature finds safety and comfort in the wreath. How much more does the child of God find refuge in coming to the Father's throne of grace? The Psalmist sees the sparrows and swallows nesting at the temple, near the altar of God. He envies them and longs to dwell near the altar of God.

We are hidden in Christ, and Him we have refuge. May our hearts long to dwell with God. Let us enjoy our fellowship with Him and take full advantage in laying our burden before the Lord. Take refuge from this world at the altar of God today.

In Christ Alone,

Pastor Wight

Comfortless | Jan 2nd

"My soul refuses to be comforted."

Psalm 77:2

Can a heart be inconsolable? Scripture answers the question for us. Hopefully, not all of God's children will experience such pain, but there will be those whose sorrow is beyond comprehension.

There are experiences that no friend or family member can carry us through. The counselor or pastor will have no words or satisfactory answer for why there is such depth of sorrow. No vacation or self-care will be able to remove the thorn of anguish. Time will not heal all wounds. No earthly remedy will do.

A broken spirit will not be the final state of the child of God. The Heavenly Father, the God of all comfort, will divinely intervene. He will come in the night season and lift the hurting heart from the pit of despair. God alone knows the timing of such mercy. We can be assured that God's lovingkindness endures forever, and He will comfort us in the end, though we may bear the marks of sorrow until God makes all things new.

In Christ Alone,

Pastor Wight