Anchor Scripture: Isaiah 43:18-19 (NKJV)
[18]“Do not remember the former things, Nor consider the things of old.
[19]Behold, I will do a new thing, Now it shall spring forth; Shall you not know it? I will even make a road in the wilderness And rivers in the desert.
God has always loved us from the very beginning, from the beginning of 2023 up till it’s end. We have not schemed our way through but by His enduring mercy.
The Bible verse today admonishes us of His assurance and promises over our lives. Even though as humans we are concerned with retrospections of last year ; how did we fair, the gains, the flaws , the things we wished we could have done, the regrets and most importantly the resolutions we are about to make yet again.
All these are necessary yet the gift of life from God supercedes all our plans and resolutions for 2024. So we need to commune more with the one who has power over us. Our worship to Him is non negotiable. Imagine the ones who couldn’t make it to 2024 had plans too. His love kept us.
The things of Yahweh are not subjected to public opinion. He does as He pleases. Imagine the greatest of preachers or evangelists may not be doing His will. Think about it. Knowing that in every christian era there is betrayal, destruction and salvation. Many of this world will always fight the truth. So signs that true messages are piercing believers is that the crowd will pick offence, preachers will be hated.
This New year, we must ask the holy spirit to lead us, to open our inner eyes to see places of worship where repentance is far fetched yet we find ourselves there. Fleeing immorality is the safest way to build ones faith. Being in the right crowd where we can be rebuked in the love of Christ yet become children of God -who can be salt to the world makes more meaning.
We pray that every sinful baggage from 2023 will never thrive again in our lives, the bad habits , the hatred, envy, that opens the doorways to demonic manipulation be shut in the mighty name of Jesus. As we walk into a new season may heavens open the gates of favour, and the love of Christ in our lives . Amen! Happy New Year. Be blessed.
james madza 