Confession and Peace | March 10th

"If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness."

1 John 1:9

Scripture informs the child of God that we depend upon God's forgiveness and His work of sanctification. Christ ransomed us through His death, and we now live in Christ.

The sins from the past, present, and future have been paid in full. All of this was laid upon our Lord. We now live in a secure position in Christ while daily depending upon the grace of God. The old nature and its sinful nature must decrease from day to day while the new life in Christ rises day to day.

Let us reflect on how God has forgiven us in Christ while trusting in the present work of His Spirit in our lives. This is our hope and joy for the day.

In Christ Alone,

Pastor Wight

Clear Vision | March 7th.

"Do you not say, 'There are yet four months, then comes the harvest'? Look, I tell you, lift up your eyes, and see that the fields are white for harvest."

John 4:35

One of the things we learn as children is how to look for something. We asked our parents where a particular item was, and they responded by encouraging us to look for it. They ask questions about how you searched for what was missing and give instructions on how to look effectively. You cannot expect to find something in a closet or cupboard without moving other items that might be in the way. Whatever is obstructing your line of sight needs to be removed.

Jesus instructed His listeners to lift their eyes and see that the fields were white for harvest. We will not see the harvest around us unless we are looking. Perhaps things are obstructing our view? Our desires and problems inhibit us from seeing others.

Let us lift our eyes and see the lives around us that need Christ. We need to be looking intentionally knowing that there is a harvest ready to be brought in. Let us ask the Holy Spirit to open our eyes so that we might see clearly today.

In Christ Alone.

Pastor Wight

Called by God | March 6th

"Paul, an apostle-not from men nor through man, but through Jesus Christ and God the Father, who raised him from the dead-"

Galatians 1:1

Paul knew who he was in Christ. He knew why God had called him and that the work he was supposed to do came from the Lord. Paul does not indicate that any of this originated with himself. The calling and the anointing to do the work of the Lord all came from the Lord and depended upon the Holy Spirit.

Beloved, let us be leery of those who profess to have sacrificed much for the anointing. Some speak of themselves obtaining the favor of God because they are living in an extraordinarily spiritual way. This may have an appearance of humility or some superior godliness, but it brings attention to the person rather than Christ.

We do not have any record in scripture where the prophet, priest, or apostle did something to obtain the anointing or their calling. It begins and ends with God. There is a mandate upon all Christians to live in Christ. There are no distinctions. We are to be holy because God is holy. The calling of God on our lives and the anointing to perform the work of the Lord is not anything we conjure up. The Lord calls all of us into His service and the Spirit empowers us to do it. Let us rely upon the Lord and understand what the Lord has called us to do today.

In Christ Alone,

Pastor Wight