August, My Month Of New Beginnings

AUGUST, MY MONTH OF NEW BEGINNINGS

By Rev. Samuel Arimoro

Main Text: Isaiah 43:18-19

Supporting Texts: 2 Corinthians 5:17, Genesis 1:1-3, Revelation 21:5, Joel 2:25-26, Luke 5:1-7

INTRODUCTION:

The month of August prophetically symbolises a season of new beginnings. In the Bible, the number eight (August being the 8th month) represents a fresh start, a new order, and divine restoration. God is the Author of new beginnings. No matter how rough the past has been, He is able to give His people a new page, a new chapter, and a new testimony. Isaiah 43:18-19 says, “Forget the former things; do not dwell on the past. See, I am doing a new thing!” This is God's promise to take you beyond what was, into what can be.

A new beginning does not necessarily mean that your past did not happen—it means your past will no longer define you. It is the intervention of God that resets your life, renews your strength, and redirects your path. New beginnings are divine opportunities to step out of stagnation and walk into divine purpose. When God opens a new chapter, He also gives new grace, new strength, and new testimonies. You must be willing to let go of the past to embrace the future God has prepared for you.

This month, the God who made light shine out of darkness will cause new things to spring forth in your life. The old is passing away, and the new is coming into manifestation. Chains will be broken. Delays will be cancelled. Closed doors will open. The wilderness will become a fruitful field, and your dry season will turn into a time of abundance. August is your month of new beginnings—step into it by faith!

1. GOD IS THE SOURCE OF NEW BEGINNINGS

a) God created the world from nothing (Genesis 1:1-3)

In the beginning, God spoke and brought order out of chaos—He specialises in fresh starts.

b) His mercies are new every morning (Lamentations 3:22-23)

Every new day is a reminder of His willingness to begin again with us.

c) He makes all things new (Revelation 21:5)

God renews broken lives, dreams, and destinies, bringing beauty out of ashes.

d) He offers new life in Christ (2 Corinthians 5:17)

“If any man be in Christ, he is a new creature.” This is the ultimate new beginning.

Biblical Example: Noah and the Ark (Genesis 8:15-22)

After the flood, God started a new chapter with Noah and his family, symbolising divine reset.

2. NEW BEGINNINGS COME AFTER DIVINE INTERRUPTION

a) Sometimes God ends a season to begin a better one (1 Kings 17:7-9)

The brook dried up so Elijah could move into the next level of provision.

b) Divine interruptions are not denials, but redirections (Acts 16:6-10)

Paul was redirected from Asia to Macedonia, opening a door for a new assignment.

c) God ends certain relationships or paths to birth new ones (Genesis 12:1-3)

Abraham had to leave his father’s house to start a new journey with God.

d) When the old is removed, the new is revealed (Hebrews 10:9)

God takes away the first to establish the second.

e) Biblical Example: Ruth’s Transition to Boaz (Ruth 1–4)

From sorrow and widowhood, God brought her into a new season of favour and restoration.

3. NEW BEGINNINGS REQUIRE A NEW MINDSET

a) You cannot embrace the new with an old mindset (Mark 2:22)

New wine must be poured into new wineskins.

b) Renew your mind to align with God’s possibilities (Romans 12:2)

Transformation begins with mental renewal—what you believe shapes what you become.

c) Forget the former things (Isaiah 43:18)

Dwelling on past failures will hinder new opportunities.

d) God wants to enlarge your vision and expectations (Ephesians 3:20)

He is able to do exceedingly abundantly above all you ask or think.

Biblical Example: The Israelites Entering the Promised Land (Joshua 1:1-9)

After Moses died, Joshua had to embrace a new role, a new vision, and a new mindset.

4. NEW BEGINNINGS COME WITH NEW INSTRUCTIONS

a) Divine instructions guide divine transitions (Isaiah 30:21)

“You shall hear a voice behind you saying, this is the way, walk in it.”

b) Obedience to divine instruction births miracles (Luke 5:4-7)

Peter launched into the deep at Jesus’ word and caught a great multitude of fish.

c) You must be sensitive to what God is saying in your new season (John 2:5)

Mary told the servants, “Whatever He says to you, do it.”

d) Don’t lean on past strategies—seek fresh direction (Proverbs 3:5-6)

Trust in the Lord and He will direct your path.

Biblical Example: Naaman’s Healing (2 Kings 5:10-14)

A new instruction—dipping in the Jordan—brought him a new beginning in health.

5. NEW BEGINNINGS LEAD TO NEW TESTIMONIES

a) Every new move of God ends in joy and praise (Psalm 40:3)