Do not remember the past events, pay no attention to things of old Look, I am about to do something new; even now it is coming. Do you not see it? Indeed, I will make a way in the wilderness, rivers in the desert. Isaiah 43:18-19
One of the most wondrous things about God is that He’s always so gracious and accommodating. He does not get overly frustrated with us when we perpetually rely on our natural sight instead of our spiritual insights. He continually reassures and guides us knowing we are fragile and easily bruised. He prompts us, encourages us and lights the way for us to follow Him. Look at the passage. He is admonishing us to forget about our pasts. He knows that it is impossible to move forward if we are looking backward. Not only does He was us to forget about the past, He doesn’t want us to even pay attention to past events. Sometimes, we forget about certain things that hurt us but once we remember, all the details begin to flood our minds. While the pain may have healed eons ago, we are reliving the event as though it happened yesterday. God wants us to not even pay attention to those things. Don’t allow them to clutter your mind. Here’s why. Look, I am about to do something new; even now it is coming.
The bible tells us that God causes all things to work together for the good of those who love him. Clearly, this is a prime example. In the passage, God is admonishing us to forget about yesterday’s woes so that we can focus on the “new thing” God is manifesting. The first thing He tells us to do is look. God wants us to be aware of His blessings and what His plans are for our lives. He wants us to know that provision is in route. Remember the account of the woman caught in the act of adultery? She was going to be stoned by everyone because that’s what the law required. However, after Jesus admonished the people to throw the stones if they were sinless, they all turned and left. The woman was crying, probably condemning herself for her past behaviors, and did not notice that her accusers had vanished until Jesus brought it to her attention. We must be careful not to allow emotion or thoughts to inundate us to the point of blinding us to God’s provision in our lives.
Next, God reveals His future plans for us. Buddhists call this Prajna which is indicative of wisdom and insight. He says I am about to do something new; even now it is coming. The bible tells us that God is not a man that He would lie. Through its many accounts, we know that when He says something is coming or happening, it does. The word of God never returns to Him unfulfilled or void of action. Whatever God releases will be manifested.
One of the most wondrous things about God is that He’s always so gracious and accommodating. He does not get overly frustrated with us when we perpetually rely on our natural sight instead of our spiritual insights. He continually reassures and guides us knowing we are fragile and easily bruised. He prompts us, encourages us and lights the way for us to follow Him. Look at the passage. He is admonishing us to forget about our pasts. He knows that it is impossible to move forward if we are looking backward. Not only does He was us to forget about the past, He doesn’t want us to even pay attention to past events. Sometimes, we forget about certain things that hurt us but once we remember, all the details begin to flood our minds. While the pain may have healed eons ago, we are reliving the event as though it happened yesterday. God wants us to not even pay attention to those things. Don’t allow them to clutter your mind. Here’s why. Look, I am about to do something new; even now it is coming.
The bible tells us that God causes all things to work together for the good of those who love him. Clearly, this is a prime example. In the passage, God is admonishing us to forget about yesterday’s woes so that we can focus on the “new thing” God is manifesting. The first thing He tells us to do is look. God wants us to be aware of His blessings and what His plans are for our lives. He wants us to know that provision is in route. Remember the account of the woman caught in the act of adultery? She was going to be stoned by everyone because that’s what the law required. However, after Jesus admonished the people to throw the stones if they were sinless, they all turned and left. The woman was crying, probably condemning herself for her past behaviors, and did not notice that her accusers had vanished until Jesus brought it to her attention. We must be careful not to allow emotion or thoughts to inundate us to the point of blinding us to God’s provision in our lives.
Next, God reveals His future plans for us. Buddhists call this Prajna which is indicative of wisdom and insight. He says I am about to do something new; even now it is coming. The bible tells us that God is not a man that He would lie. Through its many accounts, we know that when He says something is coming or happening, it does. The word of God never returns to Him unfulfilled or void of action. Whatever God releases will be manifested.
©2010-2013 Minister Claretta Taylor Pam, Global Ecumenical Ministries Inc. and Universal Life Church Monastery of Massachusetts. All Rights Reserved
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