January 8 - New Thing

January 8 – New Thing

“See, the former things have come to pass, and new things I now declare; before they spring forth, I tell you of them.” (Isaiah 42:9)

“Forget the former things; do not dwell on the past. I am about to do a new thing; now it springs forth, do you not perceive it? I will make a way in the wilderness and rivers in the desert.” (Isaiah 43:18-19)

In Isaiah 42, Isaiah prophesies about the coming of the Messiah.  In Isaiah 43, the Lord tells the Israelites that He will bring them out of Babylon. 

Can you forget the things of the past?  Can you set aside those things that have happened so that you are able to see the things that can come? It is nearly impossible, but God wants to do new and incredible things in our lives and sometimes, to make that happen, we have to let go of those old things that tie us to our past. 

In Isaiah 48:6, God says to the people of Israel, “From now on I will tell you of new things, of hidden things unknown to you.”

He says this to them as He is concerned about their stubbornness.  He wants them to know that He is aware of all that they do and just so they don’t try to proclaim that idols or other gods do great things, He announces that He will do new things – things that the people don’t know and understand so they can’t claim ownership.

God is all about new creation.  With every birth, He brings new life to the earth.  His creation is constantly renewing itself. Every bit of creation is unique and when it comes into being – it is gloriously fresh and new.

He wants to do a new thing in our lives and in our world.