Isaiah 43:18-19
Remember ye not the former things, neither consider the things of old. Behold, I will do a new thing; now it shall spring forth; shall ye not know it? I will even make a way in the wilderness, and rivers in the desert.
It is a new year! A new start to a new book. That phrase 'new thing' comes from the Hebrew word chadash meaning, to be new, rebuild, renew, fresh new thing. Vs 18 tells us to forget about some things..neither consider the things of old. Consider: to separate, or understand. There are some things that happened in 2015 that I really just don't understand. Things I didn't ask for but happened. Things that left me so hurt. These things are what he wants us to forget because he has better things coming!
He gave us some promises in verse 19. It says "I WILL" twice and "IT SHALL" once.
1. He will DO {a new thing}
2. He will MAKE {a way}
He wants us to let go of the things of old and believe he will do something new in this new year. We must keep open hands..allow Him to take what he wants and give what he wants. Last night after I got home from church I poured out my heart once again. 4 years ago on January 1, 2012 I surrendered my life and let go of my plastic pearls. I let go of myself but somewhere along the way I grabbed control of my life. Last night I let go of what I want. I had been trying to "consider" and understand what he was doing and why this happened. I was so hurt about something. The more I tried to figure things out on my own the more confused and angry I became. Last night I let go of those things that happened in 2015 that make absolutely no sense to me. God will do a new thing for me in this new year! He will make a way when I see no way. When things are dry he promises rivers in the desert. I am so glad he is a God that DOES and a God that WILL. He's always working..even now.
I feel peace in my heart after taking my hands off my life and the things of old. I don't have to wonder or worry about what God is doing..he's doing a new thing. It shall spring forth! It might take some time but I am beyond excited about the new thing he will do. Please don't let the things of old hold you back from receiving the new thing God is wanting to give to you! Give it to him..for some reason he always wants our pain, anger, frustration..whatever it is that's holding us back. He wants that! It's time to forget and forgive..it's time to trust God knows exactly what tomorrow holds. He's a big enough God to do just what you and I need! Happy New Year my friends! I hope it's the best yet for you!❤️🎉
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