The Lord Goes Before You | July 21st

“If I go to prepare a place for you.”

  John 14:3

   Beloved, let it be understood that the Lord is always a step ahead of you. We are often worried and upset about many things. We do not know what tomorrow will bring, so it becomes a question for us, a cause of concern. We plan and try to prepare, but there are many circumstances that make us feel unprepared.

   The assurance we have for tomorrow and all of our days before is that the Lord is not only with us in the present, but He goes before us. He knows the beginning from the end. Nothing is a surprise to Him. God has promised us that His mercy and goodness shall follow us all the days of our lives. That the good Shepherd goes before us and that He will finish the work He has begun in us.

  Rest in this assurance today. Take each moment as it comes and entrust yourself to the Lord’s providence. He is faithful and good.

In Christ Alone.

Pastor Wight

Continue On | July 18th

 “As for you, brothers, do not grow weary in doing good.”

     2 Thessalonians 3:13

Beloved, there are many ways in which we are trying to do good. With that, there can be a multitude of ways that we can become weary.

  As followers of Christ, there is a desire to please God. To bear the fruit of the Holy Spirit daily. We want to be kind, patient, and loving, just as our Savior is. But we live in a fallen world with an adversary, besides the struggle with our flesh.

   This struggle weighs upon our spirit, emotions, and mind. Therefore, we need encouragement to remain strong. The grace of God will be sufficient for us, while the Holy Spirit will empower us to continue. Do not grow weary today; find your strength, rest, and peace in God. He knows what you are trying to do for His glory and for the good of those around you. Nothing that you do for the Lord is vain, no matter how difficult it is to see through.

In Christ Alone,

Pastor Wight

Kept by Christ | July 17th

"He holds his priesthood permanently, because he continues forever. Consequently, he is able to save to the uttermost those who draw near to God through him, since he always lives to make intercession for them."

Hebrews 7:24-25

Our faith is often faint, and our hearts are cold. We tend to stray from the narrow path, seeking an easier way. At times, we lean on our understanding while forgetting the importance of praying, but through all of this, Christ remains the faithful intercessor.

Therefore, our faith is renewed, and times of refreshing come to our hearts. He enables us to persevere while we find our footing in the narrow path. We see the beauty of the narrow way and the reward that is ahead. Christ reveals to us our limited understanding, and petitions are lifted again.

Because Christ's priesthood is permanent, His intercession continues, and he eternally keeps us through grace alone. Let this be your hope and strength today.

In Christ Alone.

Pastor Wight