Behold, I Will Do a New Thing

Isaiah 43:18–19 (NKJV)
“Do not remember the former things,
Nor consider the things of old.
Behold, I will do a new thing,
Now it shall spring forth;
Shall you not know it?
I will even make a road in the wilderness
And rivers in the desert.”

Praise and glory be to God for this beautiful day and the opportunity to reflect on His living Word. Happy Blessed New Year!

As we step into a new year, the Lord calls us not to be bound by the former things or past experiences, even past victories. While it is important to remember God’s faithfulness, He reminds us that He is continually at work, doing new and glorious things in our lives.

God declares with authority, “Behold, I will do a new thing.” This is a word of hope, renewal, and fresh beginnings. The new thing may not look familiar, but it will surely spring forth according to God’s divine timing and purpose.

The promise of a road in the wilderness and rivers in the desert reveals God’s power to create pathways where none exist and to bring refreshing life into dry and difficult situations. What seems impossible to man is never impossible with God.

May your eyes be opened to recognize the new thing God is doing in your life this year. May He make a way where there seems to be no way and cause rivers of blessing, restoration, and divine direction to flow into every dry place. Amen.
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To Know the Right Thing and Not Do It Is Sin

So any person who knows what is right to do but does not do it, to him it is sin.
— James 4:17 (AMP)

Thanks be to God for this beautiful day and the opportunity to rejoice and be glad in it!

Today’s scripture draws our minds to a crucial truth: sin is not only about doing wrong, but also about failing to do what is right. Often, we focus on the wrong actions we commit, but God also holds us accountable for the right actions we neglect.

This verse makes it clear that both sins of commission (doing what we shouldn’t) and sins of omission (not doing what we should) are recognized as sin in God’s sight.

For example: If I know someone has committed an offense and is being sought, yet I remain silent, have I sinned? According to James 4:17, yes. Remaining silent when we should speak up, or standing idle when we should act, is displeasing to God.

We need the grace and guidance of God to consistently choose what is right, even when it’s hard. His Spirit enables us to discern and obey His will at all times.

Lord Jesus, help us to abide by the Word of God, so that we may avoid both sins of commission and omission. Be our guide so that we can discern and do what is right in Jesus’ mighty name. Amen.
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Do good, seek justice, resist the oppressor and plead the cause of the vulnerable

“Learn to do good; Seek justice, Rebuke the oppressor; Defend the fatherless, Plead for the widow.”
— Isaiah 1:17 (NKJV)

Glory and honour be unto God for this beautiful day and the opportunity to rejoice and be glad in it!

Through the Prophet Isaiah, God touches on profound responsibilities that are still incredibly relevant today. We live in a world where it’s easy to become consumed with our own needs and desires. But the Word of God calls us to learn to do good, to seek justice, resist oppression and to plead the cause of the vulnerable.

As followers of Christ, our faith must go beyond personal devotion, it must reflect God’s love in action. The justice and compassion He desires are not optional; they are integral to our walk with Him.

The love of God, shown most fully in Jesus Christ’s sacrificial death for all, compels us to care for the fatherless and the widow, those closest to God’s own heart. God is described as a Father to the fatherless and a Defender of widows (Psalm 68:5), and as His children, we are called to mirror that care and compassion in our own lives.

We are also called to rebuke the oppressor, to stand against injustice, to challenge systems and individuals who exploit or abuse others, and to be bold in defending what is right. Silence in the face of oppression is not neutral; it contradicts the justice God demands.

May the Lord empower us to live according to His Word. May we be vessels of His justice and love—defending the weak, standing up for what is right, and doing good in all circumstances. May we never overlook the needs of the fatherless and the widows, but always extend the hand of Christ to them.
In Jesus’ Mighty Name, Amen.
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Do not pay evil with evil but with Blessings rather

I Peter 3:9 NKJV
[9] not returning evil for evil or reviling for reviling, but on the contrary blessing, knowing that you were called to this, that you may inherit a blessing.

Praise and honour be unto God for this beautiful day and the opportunity to rejoice and be glad in it.

Thank God for His Word today that encourages us to live according to the words that Jesus Christ spoke that we should move away from a tooth for a tooth and an eye for eye. Jesus recommended that when someone even slaps you turn the other cheek and do not hit back. Hmmm, God have mercy.

The Apostle Peter is therefore reminding us of that word by saying we should not pay evil with evil but we should rather bless the one who seeking evil for you.

This is not easy and requires God’s grace and Spirit to energize us to be able to repay evil with blessings. We may have to pray for grace daily to be able to obey this Word of God which comes with blessings. You may just have to walk away from some situations instead of trying to argue out your rightful position.

May the Lord help us to live according to His Word, may His great grace be multiplied unto us so we can stand in the difficult moments in Jesus Mighty name. Amen
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God is with You to help you so Do Not Fear

“For I the Lord your God keep hold of your right hand; [I am the Lord], Who says to you, ‘Do not fear, I will help you.’
ISAIAH 41:13 AMP

Praise the Lord! God has blessed us with a beautiful day, let us rejoice and be glad in it.

Just like a Father or mother will hold the hand of a little child when they are walking outside of the home, our heavenly father is there for us.

You have to be connected to the heavenly father, there must be a relationship to enable Him hold your hand. Accept Jesus as your Lord and Personal Saviour today if you have not done so already.

When the Most High God, the creator of the universe is holding your hand, why and how should you be afraid? Our confidence levels should shoot up. We should be walking as princes and princesses because the earth and all that is within belongs to our Heavenly father.

May the Lord help us in every venture to experience the mighty power of God holding our right hands and leading us from victory unto victory in Jesus Mighty name. Glory be to God.
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Whatever you do, do it to God’s Glory

So then, whether you eat or drink or whatever you do, do all to the glory of [our great] God.
1 Corinthians 10:31 AMP

Praise and glory be to God for this beautiful day . Thanks be to God for the opportunity to rejoice and be glad in it.

Apostle Paul charged the believers in Corinth not to repeat the mistakes that their forefathers did in Israel.

As believers we have a lot of freedom but we need to assess whether our choices are beneficial and glorifies God. We can guide our actions with the question “ What would Jesus have done in this situation “?

Today’s scripture therefore calls on us to ensure that whatever we do must have God’s love as the basis. It must bring glory to God. We need to keep asking ourselves whether the action we are taking glorifies God. Grant us your grace O Lord!

Our character, attitude, relationships and experience must be excellent before our God giving Glory to Him. Even in our eating and drinking, we must be careful to glorify our God in it.

Lord help us to live to glorify you at all times, May our motives always be based on God’s love. May our actions always honour you the Most High God and be to your glory.Amen
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