Daily Help | Jan. 5th

 “Let the wise hear and increase in learning, and the one who understands obtain guidance.”

   Proverbs 1:5

   Beloved, no matter where we are in our season of life, we all need guidance. We never come to a point in life when we have all the answers or know for certain what tomorrow holds. This truth leads us to an important daily practice.

  It is the daily acknowledgement before God that we need His help, which enables us to be teachable. Let us confess our lack of understanding, our inability to walk in complete victory, and our need for God’s mercy. When we hold this posture of the heart, we come to God in humility, seeking His wisdom through the scriptures, strengthened by the Holy Spirit.

  As we progressively increase in God’s wisdom and understanding, we receive guidance, God’s providential care, and discernment from the Holy Spirit. Therefore, seek the wisdom of the Lord, and you will obtain guidance.

In Christ Alone.

Pastor Wight

Pray | Jan. 2nd

 “Continue steadfastly in prayer,”

    Colossians 4:2

   From early in scripture, man began to call upon the name of God. Throughout history, patriarchs, priests, prophets, and all of God's children have done so.

  Prayers arose in temples, in the belly of a whale, with the dawn, and at midnight—for mercy, forgiveness, adoration, and thanksgiving.

   Some prayers were silent; others were uttered with tears and groans. God's people prayed alone and in groups, from palaces and prisons. Our Lord Himself prayed.

   Scripture testifies to countless prayers, thanks, and intercessions. Let us then continue with the great cloud of witnesses who came before us, being steadfast in prayer and trusting God to hear us always.

In Christ Alone.

Pastor Wight

Daily Bread | Jan. 1st

 “ Man ate the bread of angels; he sent them food in abundance.”

   Psalm 78:25

   God fed His children with bread from heaven as they wandered in the wilderness. This merciful provision came to them daily except on the Sabbath, reminding them of their dependence on Him.

  In Christ, we have a greater bread given unto us in Himself. Just as the children of the wilderness depended daily on God's provision, we too should seek His daily provision. The mercies of God are made new for us each day. Let us take the bread of God found in scripture so that we will be sustained in our wilderness. God has promised to be with us and to lead us into the promise of eternity.

  As we enter a new year, Christ has made the way for us, and in Him we have the assurance of God’s goodness and mercy keeping us. Though we do not know what the new year will bring, we can be certain of this: God is for us, and we have the Bread of Life in Christ.

In Christ Alone.

Pastor Wight