Isaiah 43:18-19 ERV ~ “So don’t remember what happened in earlier times. Don’t think about what happened a long time ago, [19] because I am doing something new! Now you will grow like a new plant. Surely you know this is true. I will even make a road in the desert, and rivers will flow through that dry land.”
I love when God brings a word back to me. A few years ago, I opened a piece of Dove Candy today and on the inside of the wrapper these words were penned, “Inhale the future and exhale the past.” And immediately my mind went to our scripture for today! God said, “Don’t remember the former things, nor the old ways either, because I’m going to do a new thing for you” (paraphrased) in order to move forward, you have to move pass the past!
You can forget about all of that old stuff; you don’t have to rehearse nor remember it anymore! If you have truly repented to God, He has forgiven you and forgotten about it too, it’s in the sea of forgetfulness, Micah 7:19! Your Father is given you a makeover, a new and clean heart, right thinking and obedience, a new way of living and a new talk and walk, new courage and, a positive attitude with unsinkable faith! From this day forward remind yourself of who you are in Christ Jesus, and don’t let nobody bring back or talk about your past! You are a new creature, old things have passed away, don’t go back looking for them, you don’t need it anymore!
Have you ever been interrupted while you were busy, by someone who needed directions, they ask, “Can you help me?” And when you stop, you tell them what they are looking for is right in front of you! Now you are agitated because they interrupted you and what they wanted was right in front of their faces, they just needed to take a few more steps! I want you to know that moment wasn’t for them, it was for you, God wants your attention. You see you have missed opportunities that were right in front of you, you see you missed the destination because you were so busy looking at the directions with your head down!
Don’t panic, God has brought it around to you again because nobody can do what God created for you to do! This is not a beat-up moment or condemnation moment, it’s a moment for you to realize where you are and what you need to do now! You know longer have to remember what or who you use to be, you are free to start over! Today you are “New” forget about all of that old stuff, you don’t have to remember your former ways, God has given you a makeover, a new and clean heart, right thinking and obedience, a new walk and talk.
God is paving the way for you through everything that has taken place in your life, the wilderness, rivers and streams, He has carved your way, and you are covered. The only thing you need to remember is Jesus loves you, this we know because the Bible tells us so! Remind yourself of who you are in Christ Jesus, a new creator, old things have passed away, don’t go back looking for them, you don’t need it anymore.
God has something new in store for you this month, new mercies, new grace, new blessings, and new opportunities to make a difference in the Kingdom! According to Revelation 21:5, it is Jesus Himself that is an expert at doing new things for you; just look at what He did on the cross, in dying, in being buried, and rising again from the dead was all New! Today, receive God’s new thing in your life! Remember, you love and serve the One who said it first, Behold, I make all things new! God has you covered and the only thing that you need to remember is that Jesus Christ loves you, and you know this because the Bible tells you so! John 3:16. Free your heart, let go of the old and embrace God’s New for you!
Be intentional as spend time nurturing your most important relationship, the one with your Heavenly Father! Say Yes! Yes, to Him and His Will and Ways and say no to everything else. Your mind, body and soul needs to be refreshed, refueled, recharged, restored, rejuvenated, revived and renewed by His Holy Spirit. And the only way that you can continue growing, moving and serving is to be whole, healthy, and disciplined. So, you have to spend quality time alone with God, surrendering the life He gave you, back to Him, this will bring Glory to your Father!
Let’s Pray:
Thank You Father, for my Brand-New Season! Lead and guide me as I navigate through my season of New! Help me to stay connected to You as my Source, instead of trying to do it on my own! Father, I’m putting all of my trust in You, for this is where all of my hope, healing and happiness comes from! Thank You for a brand-new day to worship and serve You! Open an opportunity for me to share Your Word with someone who does not know You for themselves and draw them to You by Your love, just like You did for me. In Jesus Christ Name, Amen!
Blessings…
Love, Minister Jean
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