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

Hands Up | Oct. 8th

"Therefore lift your drooping hands."

Hebrews 12:12

The appeal to lift the hands hanging because of fatigue implies that there are times when the child of God is exhausted.

The fighter in the ring begins to drop his hands as each round continues. Late into the fight is when fatigue sets in, just as the runner wavers in a long-distance run. Their arms seem heavy with every stride, and each step becomes progressively more difficult.

The child of God can also become weary in well-doing. As we strive with our flesh, resist temptation, endure trials, and experience the testing of our faith, hands begin to droop.

Let us fix our eyes upon our Redeemer in such moments. May we remind ourselves that Jesus endured far more. He is working all things out for our good. If we know that God is for us and that nothing can separate us from His love, we can lift our hands in strength, peace, and joy. God will not forsake us, and His grace will be sufficient for the day.

In Christ Alone,

Pastor Wight