“Remember ye not the former things, neither consider the things of old. 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.” (Isaiah 43:18-19 KJV)

So much time is wasted when we look back. In the world around us voices for personal gain and well-being are all around. They call out to us to dig up the bones from the past so we can do better in the future.

However, the above verses from Isaiah clearly tells us to not remember the things of the past or consider the things of old. There are times the past serves as lessons for the present or future. But, there is nothing accomplished when we continue to stare in the rearview mirror. The Lord is always wishing to do a new thing in our lives. This should not come as a surprise. The Lord’s resurrection power can change any circumstance.

Take note of the new things God is doing: giving opportunities and opening doors that spring forth from His hand. Sadly, we don’t always follow His operation of newness. If we get too busy with the circumstances around us we will miss it. If we dwell on the successes or failures in the past, we will miss it. Don’t get blindsided by a new thing – keep your eyes open to see it or you may miss it altogether.

Bro Larry