LET GO OF THE PAST SO THAT GOD CAN DO SOMETHING NEW

 "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. Isaiah 43:19"


When God does something, it can not fail, but you must allow Him to do it. God does not forcefully do things for his people. Our God is very gentle. Perhaps there are things you deeply desire God to do in your life. Because you know he has the power and ability to do them, but if they haven’t happened yet, you must ask yourself why. Without a doubt, the obstacle might be on your end. Because God always desires to do good, great, and marvellous things for His children.

This passage begins by saying, "This is what the LORD says— he who made a way through the sea, a path through the mighty waters; Forget the former things; do not dwell on the past. Isaiah 43:16,18" Then it continues, "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."

When He says, "Forget the former things; do not dwell on the past," this is the condition for allowing God to do something new. When you hold on to the past and dwell on it, it becomes a barrier that prevents God from beginning a new work in your life.

There is something very important I want you to understand here: God has never failed to do anything; nothing is too hard for Him. The problem is that sometimes we think we have allowed God to do something, but in reality, we haven’t. So, God hasn’t even begun to deal with that thing because you are still holding on to the past. God has not failed; it’s you who haven’t allowed Him to act.

Today, reflect on your life with a new perspective. What things are you still holding on to that are preventing God from doing something new? Are there people you haven’t forgiven who have become a barrier to your success or in your marriage? Or are you satisfied with what you have now? Your satisfaction may stop God from doing something new for you.

Prayer: I let go of the past, and I confess the blood of Jesus upon my heart to cleanse me and remove all the barriers that prevent God from doing something new in my life. Amen.

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