Have
you ever walked along a familiar path and suddenly noticed something you hadn’t
seen before? Perhaps it was a new road sign, a freshly repainted house, or a
newly opened store in your neighbourhood. Your first reaction might be,
“Wait, when did that happen?” New things have a way of stopping us in
our tracks and making us pay attention.
This is
the essence of Isaiah 43:19, which invites us to pause, take notice, and see
what God is doing—something new.
“See,
I am doing a new thing! Now it springs up; do you not perceive it?”(Isaiah
43:19)
God is
calling us into a new season in our walk with Him, one marked by righteousness
and truth. He longs to refresh our souls, which have often been left parched by
pursuing goals and desires that can never truly satisfy. He offers rest,
healing, and wholeness to our weary hearts. But to experience this newness, we must
let go of the old.
Here’s
how:
- Silence the lies of doubt: Often, the doubts we harbour
express themselves in our words. God calls us to offer the fruit of our lips as
a sacrifice, ensuring that our words are honourable and pleasing to Him.
- Stop looking to others for help: Remember that God alone is our
source. He is the vine, and we are the branches. We must draw our sustenance
and strength from Him, not from people or things.
- Rest in His presence: Lay down every burden you
carry—your pain, anger, shame, regret, and uncertainty—and allow God to give
you the rest your soul needs.
- Trust in His plan: Even when you can’t see the complete
picture, trust that God guides your steps. Keep moving forward, knowing that He
is directing your path.
- Continue to love, even when
unnoticed: Love
as God loves, without seeking acknowledgment or praise. He sees your heart, and
that’s what matters.
- Forgive the past and embrace the
future: Let go
of past hurts and step into the glorious future God has prepared for you. He
has new and beautiful things ahead.
- Spend time with Him: Seek God daily through worship,
prayer, studying His Word, and simply listening to His voice. The more time we
spend with Him, the more we will recognize the new things He’s doing in our
lives.
- Serve with joy: God delights in our service,
especially when we serve His people and His house with a joyful heart.
- Surround yourself with believers: Fellowship with other believers
and be a model of righteousness and God’s glory to all who see you.
- Listen to the Holy Spirit: Don’t ignore the Holy Spirit’s
gentle nudges. He is your guide and will always lead you in the right
direction.
- Return to your first love: Remember the love you had for
God when you first came to know Him and return to that deep devotion and
passion.
- Be who God created you to be: You are fearfully and
wonderfully made, designed to display God’s glory on earth. Embrace your unique
identity in Christ and live in the fullness of His calling for your life.
God is
inviting us to abide in Him by keeping His commandments, trusting His promises,
and walking closely with Him daily. Let’s not miss the new thing God is
doing—stop, take notice, and walk into this new season with joy and faith.