Nothing in Vain | March 13th

"Therefore, my beloved brothers, be steadfast, immovable, always abounding in the work of the Lord, knowing that in the Lord your labor is not in vain."

1 Corinthians 15:58

Beloved, how do we know that our labor is not in vain? Part of the answer is within this verse. "Always abound in the work of the Lord." There is no assurance of labor not being in vain if we are not doing the will of God by His grace and power. Only when we are doing the will of God in His strength do we have the assurance that nothing is in vain.

We should not allow our pride or insecurity to estimate the value of what is done. What helps us to be steadfast and immovable is the conviction that the chief end of our existence is to live for the glory of God and enjoy Him forever.

All of who we are is for Him. All that we do is for the glory of God. In every day and every task, we want it to please the Lord. We are not concerned about getting attention or being reimbursed for what we do. Our private and public life is for the Lord. We desire others to look to God and give glory to Him.

We simply want to be faithful to the Lord. This is how we know nothing done for Him is in vain. Because God's will is being done for His glory alone.

In Christ Alone.

Pastor Wight

Times of Suffering | March 12th

"Share in suffering as a good soldier of Christ Jesus."

2 Timothy 2:3

Beloved, we do not look forward to suffering, but as a follower of Christ, it will come to us. The prophets suffered, the apostles suffered and all Christians throughout church history have suffered. However, through it all God was and is the God of all comfort.

Let us make a premeditated decision that we will share in the sufferings of Christ as a good soldier. We do not expect to be exempt from hardship or believe we deserve special treatment. Jesus was rejected by His own and we will face opposition as well.

Scripture warns us of our adversary and that he has schemes in which he desires to assail us with. He is looking to devour our faith but our strength is in the Lord. We are more than conquerors in Christ. The Spirit of God empowers us for the day. Though we share in suffering the grace of God is sufficient therefore we have hope. God will strengthen you today do not shrink back but put your hope in the Lord.

In Christ Alone,

Pastor Wight

A Shelter for Life | March 11th.

"He who dwells in the shelter of the Most High will abide in the shadow of the Almighty."

Psalm 91:1

The Psalmist paints a beautiful image of a secure shelter—a dwelling in which we can hide ourselves—a dwelling that is the very shadow of the Almighty. There is no other place more secure.

Beloved, we often think of a shelter as a physical structure. A place that we go to physically, but we must see that our thoughts dwell within the framework of God's word.

Let our thoughts and the desires of the heart rest upon God and His will. We forfeit peace of mind because we do not rest our thoughts upon God. Anxiety takes the heart that is not looking to God for His rest, guidance, and strength.

If we bring ourselves and all that concerns us to God, then we will be hidden in the shadow of the Almighty. In Him is our peace.

In Christ Alone,

Pastor Wight