Introduction

Good morning, dear brothers and sisters in Christ. It is indeed a joy to be here with you today, sharing in the Word of God and the fellowship of His Spirit. We gather here, not as mere spectators, but as active participants in the grand narrative that the Lord is weaving in our lives and in the world around us.

Today, we will be considering one of the most beautiful and encouraging passages from the book of Isaiah. The prophet Isaiah, as you may know, was a man who had a deep and intimate relationship with God. He was a man who understood the heart of God, and through his writings, we too can catch a glimpse of God's heart for His people.

Promises of the Past

In the words of the great preacher Saint Augustine, "God had one Son without sin, but never a son without trial." Trials, dear friends, are not a sign of God's absence, but rather, they are an opportunity for us to experience His presence in a deeper and more meaningful way.

Now, let's turn our attention to the Scripture passage for today. It's from Isaiah 43:18-19, and it reads: "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."

What a powerful promise! God is not a God of the past, but a God of the present and the future. He is not a God who is stuck in what was, but a God who is actively working in what is and what will be. He is a God who makes a way where there seems to be no way, and who brings life and abundance even in the most barren and desolate places.

As we unpack this passage, we will be looking at three main points: The Promises of the Past, The Pivotal Present, and The Prospects of the Future.

Pivotal Present

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