Beneath the Tree | March 24th

"He lay down and slept under a broom tree."

1 King 19:5

Elijah did not choose to rest under the broom tree because of the scenic view or the tranquility. It was more representative of his despair. Elijah was exhausted emotionally, physically, and spiritually. The sleep found at the tree's base was the desire to forget what was happening to him.

Exhaustion is not uncommon among the children of God. The confusion and weariness that comes when the results do not reflect the work and sacrifice put in. We us be reminded that the work of the Lord is not done by might or by power but by His Spirit.

The refreshing we need will not come by hiding beneath a tree but by hiding ourselves in Christ. The shelter we need when we are weary is in coming to Christ. Confessing our dependence upon Him and the promise the God will help us at all times. If you are confused and exhausted, come to the throne of grace. Tell the Lord that you need His peace because you do not fully understand all that He is doing or why things have not changed. The Lord will hold you and His grace will prove sufficient.

In Christ Alone.

Pastor Wight

A Song for the Day | March 21st

"All creation, come praise the name of the Lord. Praise his name alone. The glory of God is greater than heaven and earth."

Psalm 148:13

One of the wonders and beauty of this season is the predawn symphony. In those moments of twilight in predawn, there is a host of God's creations who give a sweet melody. Far more soothing and majestic than any windchime. The birds of creation greet the dawning of the day with their song.

The fowl of the sky serves as a testament to the God of Creation. A witness to His power, wisdom, and lovingkindness. Beloved, may our ears be opened to their choir and stirred to lift our voices to our God. They are creatures of instinct while we have been made in the image of the Creator. We choose to worship. Thoughts and emotions joined together in adoration and gratitude. We have far more to awaken the day with. Far more to be grateful for. Let us start this day with an attitude of praise. For we are the children of God.

In Christ Alone,

Pastor Wight

Healing | March 20th

"He took our illnesses and bore our diseases."

Matthew 8:17

Beloved, though our outward man is perishing, we have the promise that the Holy Spirit is renewing our inner man daily. The promise of regeneration should not keep us from asking for physical healing.

God will providentially heal us according to His will. The Lord may allow the medicine to succeed, or He will touch us without the aid of modern medicine and in some instances we may suffer.

In all of this, we should look to the Lord, knowing that He is working all things for the good of our salvation. Let us be emboldened to seek for healing. Our diseases were taken by Him. If we do not experience our healing here a day is coming when death will be swallowed by life. We shall put away mortality for immortality and dwell with God.

In Christ Alone.

Pastor Wight