“Behold, I will do a new thing; now it shall spring forth; shall ye not know it? I will even make a way in the wilderness, and rivers in the desert. The beast of the field shall honour me, the dragons and the owls: because I give waters in the wilderness, and rivers in the desert, to give drink to my people, my chosen.This people have I formed for myself; they shall shew forth my praise” (Isaiah 43:19-21).
A friend and fellow writer recently emailed these encouraging verses to me, knowing I was at the threshold of a new chapter in life. About the same time, I was reading in Revelation where Christ declares, “…Behold I make all things new…” (Revelation 21:5). Both passages led me to ponder “new things.”
Who doesn’t enjoy new things—especially at this time of year?
God also delights in new things. Throughout Scripture, He speaks of the new–a new song, new covenant, new mercies, new name, new creation, new heart, new spirit, new heaven, new earth.
What’s new with you? Whether, like me, you are involved in a relocation (or other major life change) where everything seems new or whether you are simply facing a new day, God’s promise is for you. The God who can “even make a way in the wilderness and rivers in the desert” will do a new thing in your life as well. He will show you new truths, lend you new perspective and offer you new opportunities to “show forth His praise.”
Sarah Fletcher
Illinois
PRAY TOGETHER: Bible studies in this issue of TWG deal with overcoming the power of deception. Pray that women of all ages would break free and live victorious lives in Christ.
