Bullseye | Jan 28th

"Set your mind on things that are above, not on things that are on earth."

Colossians 3:2

One of the fundamental rules in shooting is to aim at what you are trying to hit. This might sound obvious, but it is a reminder to be focused. Being distracted can affect your precision. Your eye needs to be fixed on the center of the target.

Let us set our minds on the things of God, fixing our attention upon God, His will, and His ways. If we aim for the things above each day, there will be less of a chance that we are distracted by the things of earth.

Our goal is to attain the treasures in heaven and not to accumulate those that pass away so easily on earth. Aim for the things above with focus.

In Christ Alone,

Pastor Wight

Godly Sorrow | Jan. 27th

" For godly grief produces a repentance that leads to salvation without regret, whereas worldly grief produces death."

2 Corinthians 7:10

Repentance is an essential part of the Gospel message. There cannot be true salvation without conviction and the repentance of sin. Jesus is Christ the Redeemer.

As believers, we continually come to places of repentance. It is part of growing in the knowledge of God and within the Spirit's work of sanctification. What differentiates godly sorrow from worldly sorrow is reform. When the child of God repents over their sin or brokenness, a reformation occurs as well, a turning away from what was while seeking God's help to make one new.

The child of God knows they cannot continue as they were and seek a permanent change by the Lord's grace and power.

In our times of confession before God, let us seek a reformation for our lives. His Spirit will refresh us, and those who mourn shall be comforted.

In Christ Alone,

Pastor Wight

The Great Physician

"I will heal their apostasy;"

Hosea 14:4

It is the season for colds and flu. Recently, cold-like symptoms have run through our family. Each person has a unique remedy for getting well.

When it comes to a backslidden heart, there is no home remedy for making the soul well again. This could leave us in a hopeless state if it were not for God's mercy and willingness to heal the sin-sick heart.

Let us be encouraged to pray for those who have strayed. To seek God's grace for those who once stood in the house of worship with us. The Lord has given up on them or us. He is faithful to call us unto Himself.

If we are the ones who have wandered away from God or purposely ran from His presence, repent. Repent with the full assurance that there is only one healer of our hearts, and the Lord is willing to heal our hardened hearts. May we hear the Spirit calling today.

In Christ Alone,

Pastor Wight