Goodbye for Now | Oct. 11th

"For as often as you eat this bread and drink the cup, you proclaim the Lord's death until he comes."

1 Corinthians 11:26

Every family has a unique way of greeting one another or saying goodbye. My mother will say faithfully each time, "Goodbye for now." This is the acknowledgment of departure but the anticipation of coming together again. The absence is momentary, so don't be too sad.

The teaching here in Paul's letter concerning communion has the same feeling. I think Christ wants us to think of Him this way when we partake of the Lord's supper.

We are remembering what Christ has done for us and we are to partake often until He comes but that is part of the point. It is "Goodbye for now."

Christ is coming back for His people and we should look forward to it.

The separation is momentary. We will see Jesus and all those who have gone before us. Look forward to that day and may you love Christ's appearance.

In Christ Alone,

Pastor Wight

Victory | Oct. 10th

"But I see in my members another law waging war against the law of my mind..."

Romans 7:23

There are many conflicts in the world today, including war and rumors of war. Unrest is prevalent in every area of our culture.

Some can escape external conflict, and for others, these battles are far from them. No one can escape the war of sin and the flesh. There has never been a heart at perfect peace. Hostility between the will of man and the will of God is prevalent.

We do not possess the power within ourselves to subdue the flesh or defeat the enemy of our soul. Who shall help us? Where will our victory come from, and how shall we overcome?

" Wretched man that I am! Who will deliver me from this body of death? Thanks be to God through Jesus Christ our Lord!" v.25

Jesus Christ has overcome sin and death. He is our Redeemer, and in Jesus we overcome. Let us be strong in the Lord and the power of His might this day.

In Christ Alone,

Pastor Wight

Everything is Falling | Oct. 9th

" For the mountains may depart and the hills be removed, but my steadfast love shall not depart from you, and my covenant of peace shall not be removed." says the Lord, who has compassion on you.

Isaiah 54:10

There seems to be an overwhelming sense of uncertainty in the world today. Every day and every passing week brings news of political unrest, rumors of wars, conflicts, and cataclysmic events. The terms used to describe these events have been "Biblical and apocalyptic." These depictions have become common in the media.

Though many of these things are true, our hearts become burdened with the weightiness of the news. Let us be reminded of the faithfulness of God. Though the mountains may depart and the kingdoms of this world crumble, the compassion of the Lord remains.

He will have mercy on His people and bestow upon them peace. Nothing in this life or death can separate us from His love for us in Christ Jesus. Take heart, therefore, beloved; God will not forsake you, and He is preparing a place for you. Let not your hearts be troubled.

In Christ Alone,

Pastor Wight