Introduction

Welcome, beloved congregation. We gather here today, not as strangers, but as a family united in the love of Christ. We gather in this sanctuary, a place of solace and strength, where the Word of God is our guiding light, and His love, our eternal beacon.

Today, we find ourselves on the precipice of a profound revelation, standing at the threshold of a spiritual awakening. We will not be merely observers, but active participants in the divine discourse that will unfold. We are about to embark on an extraordinary expedition, not into the unknown, but into the heart of God's promises.

Our Scripture today is taken from the book of Isaiah, chapter 43, verse 19. It says, "Behold, I am doing a new thing; now it springs forth, do you not perceive it? I will make a way in the wilderness and rivers in the desert." A beautiful promise, isn't it? It speaks of renewal, of transformation, and of divine providence.

In this verse, we find three powerful points that we will be considering today. Firstly, we will look at the promise of the new that God is doing. Secondly, we will consider the paths that God is pioneering in the new season. And lastly, we will reflect on the power of the new day that God is proclaiming.

As Charles Spurgeon, the prince of preachers, once said, "By perseverance, the snail reached the ark." This serves as a reminder that no matter how slow our spiritual progress might seem, or how insurmountable our struggles might appear, with faith and perseverance, we too can reach our spiritual ark in Christ.

So let us not be like the snail that doubts its ability to reach the ark. Instead, let us be like the eagle that soars with confidence, knowing that it is carried by the wind of the Holy Spirit.

Let us pray. Dear Heavenly Father, we bow our hearts to You and pray. We give You our anxiety and our fear, our depression, and our doubt. For You are bigger than all these things. As we turn our attention to Your Word today, open our hearts and minds to perceive the new thing that You are doing in our lives. Guide us as we navigate the paths You have set before us, and empower us to embrace the new day with faith and courage. We ask this in the precious name of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. Amen.

Perceiving the Promise of the New

God is always at work, crafting something new in our lives. This is a promise that we find in the scripture from Isaiah. It's a promise that's as real today as it was when it was first penned. But here's the thing, we need to perceive it. We need to open our eyes and our hearts to see what God is doing. We need to be attentive to His movement in our lives.

Life can be distracting. We get caught up in our routines, our problems, our worries. We become so focused on what's right in front of us that we miss the bigger picture. We miss the new thing that God is doing. But if we take a step back, if we quiet our minds and open our hearts, we can start to see it. We can start to perceive the promise of the new.

The first aspect of God's promise of the new is that it’s a continuous process. God is always doing a new thing. Every day, every moment, He is at work in our lives. He is shaping us, molding us, transforming us. He is making a way in the wilderness, creating rivers in the desert. When we understand that God is always doing a new thing, we can face each day with hope, with anticipation, with excitement. We can wake up each morning and say, "I can't wait to see what God is going to do today."

Next is that it’s about the Kingdom of God. It's about His plan for the world. When God does a new thing, it's not just for our benefit. This reminds us that we are part of something bigger than ourselves. We are part of God's grand plan. We are part of His kingdom work. And when we perceive the promise of the new, when we see what God is doing, we can join Him in His work.

Also, God's promise of the new is not dependent on our circumstances. It doesn't matter if we're in the wilderness or in the desert. It doesn't matter if we're facing challenges or difficulties. God can still do a new thing. He can still make a way. He can still create rivers. This can give us strength, courage, and resilience. When we realize that God's promise of the new is not dependent on our circumstances, we can face any situation with faith. We can endure any trial with perseverance. We can overcome any obstacle with God's help.

The fourth aspect of this is appreciating that God's promise of the new is not just about the future. It's about the present. It's about what God is doing right now. It's about the new thing that He is springing forth at this very moment. We can make the most of every opportunity. We can live each moment to the fullest, knowing that God is at work, doing a new thing.

Transition. So let's open our eyes. Let's open our hearts. Let's perceive the promise of the new. Let's see what God is doing. Let's join Him in His work. Let's embrace the new thing that He is springing forth. And let's do it not just today, but every day. Because God is always doing a new thing. And that's a promise we can count on.

Pioneering Paths in the New Season

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