Discover Something New on a Familiar Path

Have you ever walked along a familiar path and suddenly noticed something you hadn’t seen before? Perhaps it was a new road sign, a freshly repainted house, or a newly opened store in your neighbourhood. Your first reaction might be, "Wait, when did that happen?" New things have a way of stopping us in our tracks and making us pay attention.

 

This is the essence of Isaiah 43:19, which invites us to pause, take notice, and see what God is doing—something new.

 

"See, I am doing a new thing! Now it springs up; do you not perceive it?"(Isaiah 43:19)

 

God is calling us into a new season in our walk with Him, one marked by righteousness and truth. He longs to refresh our souls, which have often been left parched by pursuing goals and desires that can never truly satisfy. He offers rest, healing, and wholeness to our weary hearts. But to experience this newness, we must let go of the old.

 

Here’s how:

 

•       Silence the lies of doubt: Often, the doubts we harbour express themselves in our words. God calls us to offer the fruit of our lips as a sacrifice, ensuring that our words are honourable and pleasing to Him.

 

•       Stop looking to others for help: Remember that God alone is our source. He is the vine, and we are the branches. We must draw our sustenance and strength from Him, not from people or things.

 

•       Rest in His presence: Lay down every burden you carry—your pain, anger, shame, regret, and uncertainty—and allow God to give you the rest your soul needs.

 

•       Trust in His plan: Even when you can't see the complete picture, trust that God guides your steps. Keep moving forward, knowing that He is directing your path.

 

•       Continue to love, even when unnoticed: Love as God loves, without seeking acknowledgment or praise. He sees your heart, and that's what matters.

 

•       Forgive the past and embrace the future: Let go of past hurts and step into the glorious future God has prepared for you. He has new and beautiful things ahead.

 

•       Spend time with Him: Seek God daily through worship, prayer, studying His Word, and simply listening to His voice. The more time we spend with Him, the more we will recognize the new things He’s doing in our lives.

 

•       Serve with joy: God delights in our service, especially when we serve His people and His house with a joyful heart.

 

•       Surround yourself with believers: Fellowship with other believers and be a model of righteousness and God's glory to all who see you.

 

•       Listen to the Holy Spirit: Don’t ignore the Holy Spirit's gentle nudges. He is your guide and will always lead you in the right direction.

 

•       Return to your first love: Remember the love you had for God when you first came to know Him and return to that deep devotion and passion.

 

•       Be who God created you to be: You are fearfully and wonderfully made, designed to display God’s glory on earth. Embrace your unique identity in Christ and live in the fullness of His calling for your life.

 

God is inviting us to abide in Him by keeping His commandments, trusting His promises, and walking closely with Him daily. Let’s not miss the new thing God is doing—stop, take notice, and walk into this new season with joy and faith.