Having the Mind of God | Oct 6th

 “Get behind me, Satan! For you are not setting your mind on the things of God, but on the things of man.”

  Mark 8:33

Beloved, the troubling aspect of Jesus’ rebuke to Peter is that Peter sincerely believed his understanding of the Messiah was correct. He was convinced that Jesus’ teaching on suffering was mistaken. Nevertheless, Christ clarified that Peter’s thoughts were contrary to God’s will.

  This is a specific rebuke to Peter’s misunderstanding of who Christ was and why He came, but it also reminds us all to check whether our will, desires, and thoughts align with God’s.

  As Christians, we need to remind ourselves that God does not exist for our purposes; rather, the chief and exalted end of man is to live for God's glory. This involves surrendering our will and making sure we agree with what God has purposed for us.

  Dear one, Peter assumed he saw things clearly, but he did not fully understand what God was doing. We need to prayerfully consider our ways in light of Scripture with godly wisdom, lest we be against the things of God while our minds are set only on the things of man.

In Christ Alone.

Pastor Wight

Comforters | Oct 5th

 “That we may be able to comfort those who are in any affliction. with the comfort with which we ourselves are comforted by God.”

  2 Corinthians 1:4

  Beloved, as we seek the Lord for comfort today, let us also pray for the ability to comfort others. While it is natural to focus on our own needs and the hope of comfort, we should remain attentive to the needs of those around us.

  Scripture teaches that the Holy Spirit empowers us to comfort others, as we have received comfort from God through our own experiences. Therefore, let us ask the Lord to help us extend comfort to those in need. Many individuals require encouragement and support. Words spoken with grace, acts of kindness, and attentive listening are just a few ways we can offer comfort. God places no limits on how He may use us to bring comfort to others. Let us prayerfully make ourselves available as instruments of His comfort. In doing so, we may also find renewal.

In Christ Alone.

Pastor Wight

Daily Bread and Deliverance | Oct 2nd

  “ Deliver us from evil.”

  Matthew 613

  Beloved, do you consider yourself sufficiently strong to resist all forms of evil or to overcome it in every circumstance? The Lord’s Prayer affirms that our ultimate victory is granted by God alone.

  Scripture instructs us to contend with wickedness, and in this struggle, we are called to put on the full armor of God and to rely on the strength of God's power. Nevertheless, we must acknowledge that we do not always possess the faith, desire, fortitude, or capacity to overcome the evil both within and outside our hearts.

  Thankfully, the Captain of our salvation intervenes in our weakest moments and keeps us from being utterly swept away by the enemy of our soul. We are not valiant knights who always win the day. Though we fight the good fight of faith, Christ alone has won the victory, and to Him we plead for daily deliverance from evil. Mercy has spared us from evil when our hands were too weak to fight. Let us pray that we will be delivered from evil today.

In Christ Alone.

Pastor Wight