The Perfect Gift | Dec. 17th

“For unto you is born this day in the city of David a Savior, who is Christ the Lord.”

    Luke 2:11

  Fifty-four. That is the number of Christmases I have experienced in my life. How many have you participated in? The question we should be considering is: how many more will we see and share with others? As we ponder this, it naturally leads us to reflect on the meaning and impact of each celebration.

   This might be a sad thought to dwell upon, but may it help us to think about what gift we shall give to those we love and share Christmas with. As the holidays encourage us to reflect, we take time to find the perfect gift for our dear ones and sometimes ask what they would like. Even when they say I don’t need anything, we still attempt to gift them.

  Beloved, the most precious gift we can offer is our faith in Christ. Above all, as you live for Christ and share a life of faith, that offering will endure longer than any material gift. Let your loved ones see that your faith guides your life and leads you into the future. Most importantly, share with them your desire for them to know this same Savior, who is Christ the Lord. Let us give Him to others as He lives in us this Christmas.

In Christ Alone.

Pastor Wight

Helper of the Weak | Dec. 16th

  ‘The Spirit helps us in our weakness.”

    Romans 8:26

   Beloved, have you ever taken it upon yourself to help another person? You see a loved one struggling emotionally; your heart breaks with them as you earnestly listen, offer encouragement, and try to remedy the situation.  We offer our strength to help those who are physically weaker; we give of ourselves and our time, hoping it will be enough.

 Do you know that the Holy Spirit helps us in our weakness? Our attempt to help others does not always prove sufficient. However, the Spirit's help is always sufficient. The Holy Spirit knows exactly what we need and is omnipotent.

  He dwells within us, giving life and power. If we ask, He is faithful. If you need help, ask the Holy Spirit, the Comforter.

In Christ Alone.

Pastor Wight

Tracks in the Snow | Dec. 15th

 “I will put this third into the fire, and refine them as one refines silver, and test them as gold is tested. They will call upon my name, and I will answer them.”

  Zechariah 13:9

   With the recent snowfall, I noticed distinct animal prints in our backyard as I looked out the kitchen window. Curious, I went outside to investigate and realized these were fox tracks. A red fox often roams our yard, though we rarely see it because it’s elusive and usually visits at night. The fresh snow highlights the presence of animals we might not otherwise notice, as their tracks tell stories of their secretive lives.

  Life's trials permitted by the Father benefit us. God knows our hearts and thoughts; He doesn't need to discover who we are. Instead, we need to understand ourselves.

  We need to experience the genuineness of our professed faith. Thankfully, God is wise and compassionate as He refines us. With patience and good intentions, He works within our hearts through the circumstances of life. Beloved, trust that the Lord will finish the good work He has started in you and that all things are working for that good.

In Christ Alone.

Pastor Wight