Even in Bad Times | April 2nd

"Though the fig tree should not blossom, nor the fruit be on the vines, the produce of the olive fail and the fields yield no food, the flock be cut off from the fold and there be no herd in the stalls, yet I will rejoice in the Lord; I will take joy in the God of my salvation."

Habakkuk 3:17-18

God is not a means to an end. Some of the preaching we hear today emphasizes what God can do for you rather than the glory of the Lord Himself.

The teacher will tell you how to be prosperous and how much to sow to be blessed. The emphasis is on having success in every area of your life, which is why you should serve God. But is this true? Do we serve God for what He can do for us or are we to serve the Lord because He is God?

Beloved, there is nothing wrong with looking for or expecting God's blessing in our life. However, the Lord must be the reward of our life first. If we see none of the blessings we should still trust and obey Him. Habakkuk chose to trust, rejoice, and worship God no matter how difficult life became. Let us follow his example and worship the Lord no matter what comes this day.

In Christ Alone,

Pastor Wight

Hope in Sorrow | April 1st

"My soul melts away for sorrow; strengthen me according to your word!"

Psalm 119:28

Is the child of God always happy? Are they always content or optimistic? Sometimes, we Christians try to portray that all is well and that we will never have a care in the world. We do one another a disservice by pretending we always have everything together and that our faith is never wavering.

Beloved, any careful reading of the Psalms will enlighten us about the reality of sorrow among the people of God that we will be at a loss at times in life. Hope will not be evident, strength fleeting, and doubts concerning the future.

However, in all of the turmoil, scripture also encourages us to cast ourselves upon the Lord. To cry out to God for help. The word of God assures us that the Lord is willing to help us.

Beloved, God is with you today, and He will strengthen you. Turn to Him in prayer and hold to the word of God you will not be swept away in your sorrow.

In Christ Alone.

Pastor Wight

Night Light

"You are the light of the world. A city on a hill cannot be hidden. Nor do people light a lamp and put it under a basket, but on a stand, and it gives light to all in the house."

Matthew 5:14-15

Beloved, remember that the smallest candle is observable in a dark room. There is a clear distinction between the flickering flame and the darkness. Even if the candle is vastly smaller in comparison to the size of the room, the light is evident.

Therefore, do not be overwhelmed by the darkness in the world or doubt God's ability to enable you to shine before others in your life. Jesus is the light of the world. Because you abide in Christ and He abides in you, His light shines through you.

Entrust yourself to the Lord and ask that the Spirit of God live through you. The Holy Spirit will use your life in simple and practical ways in everyday living so that others may see Jesus. Your life will give light to all those in the darkness pointing pointing them to God.

In Christ Alone,

Pastor Wight