On Time | March 27th

"But when the fullness of time had come, God sent forth his Son,"

Galatians 4:4

Beloved, the Apostle Paul speaks of a specific time when Christ came unto humanity. The advent of our Lord. From this may we glean hope in our present circumstances.

Perhaps you are waiting for God to answer your prayer. Maybe you need His divine intervention within a circumstance in your life. You understand that a change must occur within yourself or another person you are praying for and you know that there is nothing within yourself that can bring about that transformation.

Be not dismayed dear one. In the fullness of time, Christ will come amid the need. God will be faithful. The Lord will demonstrate His goodness and mercy at the right time. Trust Him.

In Christ Alone.

Pastor Wight

Home Sweet Home | March 26th

"They desire a better country, that is, a heavenly one. Therefore God is not ashamed to be called their God, for he has prepared for them a city."

Hebrews 11:16

We need help believing that there is a better country. We create a home that is comfortable for us. There are the pleasures we enjoy in our community and the places we go for entertainment. We have moments of relaxation and security measures bringing us peace.

We also realize that none of this lasts forever. No matter how hard we work, everything deteriorates over time. There is always a present uncertainty that is unsettling.

Regardless of the pleasures and sufferings of this life, there is a better country awaiting. That pleasant land is without suffering and sorrow. There are no needs in that distant land, and you will never say farewell there. It is a place beyond description and our wild imagination. It is a real place. We shall experience it with all our senses. In that far country, we will be content forever. God is not ashamed of those looking to Him for safe travel there. Our Lord has gone ahead and prepared a place for us. So let us keep in step with the Spirit until we enter that better country.

In Christ Alone.

Pastor Wight

Soaring | March 25th

"They who wait upon the Lord shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings like eagles;"

Isaiah 40:31

Isaiah did not see a bald eagle when given this promise to God's people, but the poetic imagery applies to us.

The other afternoon, I witnessed two majestic bald eagles soaring high in the air, their white heads and tails glowing in the sun against the blue sky. They were suspended between heaven and earth, and it was a beautiful sight.

The witness of God within His creation is awe-inspiring. It is the appearance of their effortless flight and dependency upon the air currents that calls for our attention. These currents help eagles to conserve energy.

We are earthy but are always traveling heavenward. We cannot carry on in our own strength and wisdom. We are dependent upon the grace of God. The pull of this world constantly strains against us but we are drawing ever closer to home and it will not be long before we are caught up to meet our Lord. Let His grace renew your strength today.

In Christ Alone.

Pastor Wight