Led By the Hand | Oct 1st

    “ He took the blind man by the hand and led him out…he opened his eyes, his sight was restored, and he saw everything clearly.”

  Mark 8:23,25

  Beloved, Jesus took the blind man by the hand and led him to fullness of sight.

Can you see Jesus' compassion as He securely holds the blind man's hand and leads him to a more secluded spot, knowing that He is going to open his eyes? He moved carefully through the landscape, speaking to him in a friendly way.

 Then, when the Lord had him away from the crowd, Christ touched him not once but twice. Not because of any insufficiency of our Lord, but as a lesson to the disciples on that day and to all of us who would follow after. Like the blind man and the disciples, we do not understand God immediately. Our hearts are dull and our spiritual eyes blind.

  Jesus alone draws us to Himself, and the Lord's continual touch transforms our lives. While salvation is immediate and secure, sanctification unfolds throughout the believer's life. We remain dependent on the Lord and the work of the Holy Spirit, so that our understanding of God and perception of His glory become increasingly clear. Let us approach Christ anew today as He leads us by the hand. He will never abandon us.

In Christ Alone.

Pastor Wight

The Holy Spirit is With You | Sep 30th

 “If the Spirit of him who raised Jesus from the dead dwells in you, he who raised Christ Jesus from the dead will also give life to your mortal bodies through his Spirit who dwells in you.”

  Romans 8:11

  Beloved, the Holy Spirit is present within you. He will raise you at the end and even now brings you into newness of life in Christ. Do not rely solely on your own efforts to live for the Lord; instead, seek God and ask for the help of the Holy Spirit.

  The Holy Spirit guides and empowers you to live a godly life. Scripture exhorts us to be strong in the Lord and in the power of His might. The Holy Spirit is present in every immediate need. He is sufficient in our weakness, lifting us and enabling us to remain on the narrow path as we count ourselves dead to sin.

  Dear one, do not face the day or your temptations by yourself. The Holy Spirit who has been promised has come to every child of God, and He has regenerated our hearts so that we may take delight in God and in His ways. By means of the Holy Spirit, we complete our race and complete it well. Let us take that step in Him today.

In Christ Alone.

Pastor Wight

Remember | Sep 29th

 “Do you not remember?”

  Mark 8:18

  Beloved, before we criticize how the disciples could have forgotten the miracle of feeding the multitude and misunderstood the warning of Jesus. Let us consider how we have forgotten all that has been done for us through the death and resurrection of Christ when we have become anxious about our daily needs.

  We may be quick to assume that if we had seen such a miracle, we would not worry about how much bread we have or any of life's cares. The reality is that God has provided a miracle that far surpasses feeding both multitudes.

  Christ, the Bread of Life, was broken for us so that we might receive eternal life. He rose on the third day and ascended into heaven as our great high priest. We approach the throne of grace in His name and seek the promises of God through Christ. The Lord has answered repeatedly. Yet, we continue to struggle with anxiety, question whether He hears us, and doubt God’s goodness during times of trial.

  Thankfully, God has promised never to forsake us, and the Holy Spirit, the Comforter, has come to remind us of God’s goodness, to help us understand the truth of Scripture, and to encourage us. Therefore, take heart and remember that we are saved by grace through faith in Christ alone.

In Christ Alone.

Pastor Wight