Day 15 of 500. TheNewAndLivingWay.com
Tomorrow I start a new job with a new company. I spent 25 years consistently moving up in my old career. Then I reached a plateau, no new level of which to ascend. That is not the life God intends for us.
“Forget the former things; do not dwell on the past. See, I am doing a new thing! Now it springs up; do you not perceive it? I am making a way in the wilderness and streams in the wasteland” (Isaiah 43:18-19).
This blog I write daily is titled “The New And Living Way.” That is God’s intention for us, constant rebirth. We should start each day as I will tomorrow, with nervous excitement for what lies ahead. Potential for growth, new areas in which to minister, new people to introduce to hope in Christ, there are no limits to what lies ahead.
We don’t always know what God has for us, but you can be sure of two things it will be NEW and it will be life-changing! “See, I am doing a NEW thing!” Isaiah 43:18a “Therefore, brothers, since we have confidence to enter the holy places by the blood of Jesus, by the new and living way that He opened for us through the curtain, that is, through His flesh.” Hebrews 10:19-20
God’s plan will not be what we expect, “Now it springs up; do you not perceive it?” Isaiah 43:19a. The path will not follow our natural progression, “I am making a way in the wilderness..” nor will it’s destination be based upon our or the world’s expectation, “I am making…streams in the wasteland.”
Remember what Christ said, “I’ve come that they may have life, and have it more abundantly.” Only God promises us more that just existence, more than just making a living, but instead abundant life.
Forget the former things, the former job, the former life, instead look forward to the future God has for you. As Paul prayed:
“When I think of all this, I fall to my knees and pray to the Father, the Creator of everything in heaven and on earth. I pray that from His glorious, unlimited resources He will empower you with inner strength through His Spirit. Then Christ will make His home in your hearts as you trust in Him. Your roots will grow down into God’s love and keep you strong. And may you have the power to understand, as all God’s people should, how wide, how long, how high, and how deep His love is. May you experience the love of Christ, though it is too great to understand fully. Then you will be made complete with all the fullness of life and power that comes from God.”
“Now all glory to God, who is able, through His mighty power at work within us, to accomplish infinitely more than we might ask or think. Glory to Him in the church and in Christ Jesus through all generations forever and ever! Amen.” Ephesians 3:14-21
Join with my as I jump into the Sea of Forgetfulness; just keeping swimming…..
Billy