Soon and Very Soon | Dec. 31st

“Surely I am coming soon.” Amen. Come, Lord Jesus!

  Revelation 22:20

  With the dawning of another year at hand, let us not relent in looking upward. The coming of the Lord would not appear soon by our estimation, but He is not delayed. For at the right time Christ laid down His life for us. The second coming of Christ has its precise time, which God alone knows.

  Until then, let us live intentionally for the glory of God by seeking daily fellowship with Him in prayer, scripture, and love for others. Remember, the Holy Spirit dwells within us, uniting us to Christ and the Father. Let us find our comfort in this truth throughout our lives and as we face death.

  Let us encourage one another with the hope of eternal union with Christ and with all who trust in Him. As we wait, we actively anticipate His coming by remaining steadfast in faith and love. Even so, come quickly.

In Christ Alone.

Pastor Wight

Everlasting Joy Awaits | Dec. 30th

 “The ransomed of the Lord shall return and come to Zion with singing; everlasting joy shall be upon their heads; they shall obtain gladness and joy, and sorrow and sighing shall flee away.”

  Isaiah 51:11

  Beloved, let us look ahead to the day when sorrow and sighing shall flee away. Weary traveler in your pilgrimage, there is a great hope that awaits the ransomed of the Lord. Though in this life you will become weary in well doing, you are buffeted by the spirit of this age. You wrestle with your own flesh. Yet, joy shall be obtained.

  There are the small trials of life that vex us, as well as the tragedies of life. But these will all flee away. When the Lord makes all things new, gladness will be obtained in full measure, never to be lost again. There will be perpetual contentment and tranquility when all is made new. This is the inheritance of the redeemed. The blessing and reward come as we exchange this world for the next.

  Lift your eyes to that distant land. The Lord promised that He has gone to prepare a place for you. In order that we may dwell where He is. We shall enter with singing and with everlasting joy upon our heads.

In Christ Alone.

Pastor Wight

Savior | Dec. 29th

“For unto you is born this day in the city of David a Savior, who is Christ the Lord.”

   Luke 2:11

   The angel of God declared good news to the shepherds that night. Good news that still causes the angels to sing and mankind to worship. The angel stated that a Savior had been born. He did not say that the child shall be a savior but that He was the Savior. Christ is able to save because He is the Savior.

  Who Jesus is and what He has done for us is greater than ourselves. Our lives are fleeting, our strength is weak, and our faith is fragile. Christ the Savior is greater. He has saved us and continues to keep us saved. We are sealed by the Holy Spirit, giving us daily hope and peace that guards our hearts and minds.

  Let the first advent of Christ assure your heart each day. Because He is the Savior, you are secure in Him and have the hope of seeing all things made new.

In Christ Alone.

Pastor Wight