THE GOD WHO MAKES ALL THINGS NEW
By Rev. Samuel Arimoro
Main Text: Revelation 21:5
Supporting Texts: Isaiah 43:18-19, 2 Corinthians 5:17, Ezekiel 36:26, Joel 2:25, Romans 8:28
INTRODUCTION:
God is a God of new beginnings. No matter how broken, wasted, or damaged a life, relationship, or situation may be, the Almighty has the power and desire to renew and restore. From Genesis to Revelation, we see God’s redemptive work turning chaos into order and sorrow into joy.
When life becomes messy or burdensome, it can feel like hope is lost. But God delights in doing something new. He is not bound by past failures or human limitations. What may seem impossible to man is possible with God.
In Christ, we are not just patched up—we are made new. The past is forgiven, and a fresh future is given. As you yield to Him, get ready to see transformation in every area of your life.
1. GOD SPECIALISES IN NEW BEGINNINGS
a) God can give a fresh start after failure
Peter denied Jesus but was restored and empowered to lead (John 21:15-17).
b) God brings beauty out of ashes
He replaces mourning with dancing and sorrow with joy (Isaiah 61:3).
c) God is not limited by your past
Rahab had a bad history but was included in the lineage of Jesus (Matthew 1:5).
d) God does not consult your history to determine your destiny
The woman caught in adultery was given a new chance (John 8:11).
Biblical Example: Jacob, though a deceiver, became Israel and the father of nations (Genesis 32:28).
2. GOD MAKES ALL THINGS NEW THROUGH CHRIST
a) In Christ, we are a new creation
Old things pass away and all things become new (2 Corinthians 5:17).
b) Jesus’ death and resurrection initiated a new covenant
He restored man’s relationship with God (Hebrews 8:6-13).
c) God gives us a new heart and spirit
The Holy Spirit renews our nature and empowers righteous living (Ezekiel 36:26).
d) We are born again into a living hope
This hope is incorruptible and eternal (1 Peter 1:3-4).
Biblical Example: Saul the persecutor became Paul the apostle (Acts 9:1-20).
3. GOD RESTORES LOST YEARS AND WASTED SEASONS
a) God is the master restorer
He can repay for the years eaten by the locust (Joel 2:25).
b) Divine restoration comes with interest
Job received double for all his troubles (Job 42:10).
c) God’s restoration brings honour where there was shame
He lifts the heads of those who have been brought low (Psalm 3:3).
d) Delayed seasons are not denied seasons with God
What was lost can still be recovered in God's timing (Ecclesiastes 3:11).
Biblical Example: Naomi lost everything but God restored her joy and legacy through Ruth (Ruth 4:14-17).
4. GOD GIVES NEW DIRECTION AND PURPOSE
a) When God makes all things new, He gives fresh vision
Paul received a new mission after his encounter with Christ (Acts 26:16).
b) Your past mistakes don't disqualify your future assignment
Moses fled Egypt, but God called him back as a deliverer (Exodus 3:10).
c) A new beginning often requires letting go of the old
You must forget the former things to embrace what is ahead (Isaiah 43:18-19).
d) God redefines your identity for His glory
Abram became Abraham, a father of nations (Genesis 17:5).
Biblical Example: Gideon went from fearful to fearless when God gave him a new identity and mission (Judges 6:12-16).
5. GOD’S POWER TO MAKE NEW IS UNENDING
a) God renews His mercies every morning
His faithfulness never runs out (Lamentations 3:22-23).
b) He promises a new heaven and a new earth
His final plan is a perfect restoration of all things (2 Peter 3:13).
c) God’s Word continually renews and transforms us
Through it we are changed daily (Romans 12:2).
d) His Spirit empowers us to live in newness of life
We are no longer bound to the old nature (Romans 6:4).
Biblical Example: The thief on the cross received a new eternal future with Christ (Luke 23:42-43).
CONCLUSION:
No matter where you are or what you have been through, God can make all things new. He delights in rewriting stories, restoring hope, and rebuilding broken lives. What you think is over may just be the beginning of something beautiful in God’s hands.
Yield your life to the God who makes all things new. Let Him transform your mind, renew your strength, and refresh your purpose. He is not finished with you yet—your best days are still ahead.
PRAYER POINTS:
1. Father, thank You for being the God who makes all things new in my life.
2. Lord, restore every wasted year and opportunity in my life.
3. Let my story be rewritten for Your glory, O Lord.
4. Father, give me a new heart and renew a right spirit within me.
5. Let every broken area of my life receive divine repair.
6. I receive divine direction for a new beginning.
7. Lord, deliver me from the chains of my past.
8. Let the glory of my latter be greater than the former.
9. Help me forget the former things and embrace the new.
10. I receive the grace to walk in the newness of life.
