January 14th, 2026
by Pastor Nicholas
by Pastor Nicholas
Our theme this year is RESET. What is a reset? It’s putting something back into its original position. When a standing object tips over, it needs to be reset. When a bone is broken it is reset for healing. Every morning our bodies reset to greet the day.
People use New Year’s Day as a time to reset; setting new goals, getting back into healthy habits. Our goal this year is to reset by moving out of a maintenance mode, in order to embrace growth and change.
The Scriptures are full of resets. After Adam and Eve sinned, their relationship had to be reset.
After Peter’s denial, Jesus offered a reset moment with those famous words, “do you love me?”
Paul’s reset also came from a question. After he was knocked to the ground by a light from heaven, he heard these words: “Saul, Saul why are you persecuting me?” Abraham’s reset came after a test – did he trust God enough offer his only son as a burnt offering? God spared Isaac’s life. But Abraham’s obedience marked that moment with a sacred promise from God: “I solemnly swear by my own name, decrees the Lord, that because you have done this and have not withheld your son, your only son, I will indeed bless you, and I will greatly multiply your descendants.” (Gen 22:16-17) Resets offer us hope and promise and restoration.
But not everyone embraces their reset. Moses reminded the people of the reset moment that God offered the Israelites as they were poised to enter the Promised Land: You have stayed long enough at this mountain. It was a reset opportunity. But they were not willing to trust God and take possession of what God had promised. That pass caused them a 40-year trek in the wilderness.
As we begin 2026 ask God… ask yourself – where do I need a reset? Be willing to take action. Reset is not a passive word. As a congregation, our reset began this year by committing ourselves to read the Scriptures daily. During the course of 2026 we will continue the series on the Sermon on the Mount; which involves a major attitude adjustment, characterized by words like: “You have heard it said, but I say to you…” We will reset our vision to move to the property across the street which we own.
However, be warned: “set” is an enemy of reset. That’s why Paul said, if anyone is in Messiah – that person is a NEW CREATION. The old is gone, the new has come. To reset is to Re-present Jesus as ambassadors. At the end of the Bible is a major reset: “Behold I am making all things NEW!” As we anticipate the return of our king -- may we reset our hearts by giving our primary allegiance to his kingdom.
Facing the chaos of this world with shalom,
Nicholas
People use New Year’s Day as a time to reset; setting new goals, getting back into healthy habits. Our goal this year is to reset by moving out of a maintenance mode, in order to embrace growth and change.
The Scriptures are full of resets. After Adam and Eve sinned, their relationship had to be reset.
After Peter’s denial, Jesus offered a reset moment with those famous words, “do you love me?”
Paul’s reset also came from a question. After he was knocked to the ground by a light from heaven, he heard these words: “Saul, Saul why are you persecuting me?” Abraham’s reset came after a test – did he trust God enough offer his only son as a burnt offering? God spared Isaac’s life. But Abraham’s obedience marked that moment with a sacred promise from God: “I solemnly swear by my own name, decrees the Lord, that because you have done this and have not withheld your son, your only son, I will indeed bless you, and I will greatly multiply your descendants.” (Gen 22:16-17) Resets offer us hope and promise and restoration.
But not everyone embraces their reset. Moses reminded the people of the reset moment that God offered the Israelites as they were poised to enter the Promised Land: You have stayed long enough at this mountain. It was a reset opportunity. But they were not willing to trust God and take possession of what God had promised. That pass caused them a 40-year trek in the wilderness.
As we begin 2026 ask God… ask yourself – where do I need a reset? Be willing to take action. Reset is not a passive word. As a congregation, our reset began this year by committing ourselves to read the Scriptures daily. During the course of 2026 we will continue the series on the Sermon on the Mount; which involves a major attitude adjustment, characterized by words like: “You have heard it said, but I say to you…” We will reset our vision to move to the property across the street which we own.
However, be warned: “set” is an enemy of reset. That’s why Paul said, if anyone is in Messiah – that person is a NEW CREATION. The old is gone, the new has come. To reset is to Re-present Jesus as ambassadors. At the end of the Bible is a major reset: “Behold I am making all things NEW!” As we anticipate the return of our king -- may we reset our hearts by giving our primary allegiance to his kingdom.
Facing the chaos of this world with shalom,
Nicholas
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