A new thing
Today's focusThe God who once made a path through the sea tells his people not to dwell on the former things, for he is doing a new thing, making a way in the wilderness and rivers in the desert.
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16Thus saith the LORD, which maketh a way in the sea, and a path in the mighty waters; 17Which bringeth forth the chariot and horse, the army and the power; they shall lie down together, they shall not rise: they are extinct, they are quenched as tow. 18Remember ye not the former things, neither consider the things of old. 19Behold, I will do a new thing; now it shall spring forth; shall ye not know it? I will even make a way in the wilderness, and rivers in the desert. 20The beast of the field shall honour me, the dragons and the owls: because I give waters in the wilderness, and rivers in the desert, to give drink to my people, my chosen. 21This people have I formed for myself; they shall shew forth my praise.
Reflection
As you look back on the year, you may see "former things" that feel heavy or permanent. This passage reminds you that the Lord is the one "which maketh a way in the sea." He has the power to bring low the greatest armies and quench every fire that threatens you. Yet, even as you remember His past help, God invites you to look forward. He tells you, "Remember ye not the former things," because He is not finished working in your life.
The Lord is preparing a shift in your journey. He says, "Behold, I will do a new thing; now it shall spring forth." Even if you feel you are standing in a dry place, God promises to "make a way in the wilderness, and rivers in the desert." He provides exactly what is needed "to give drink to my people." You are formed for His purpose, and His grace will sustain you in the new season ahead. Trust that He is creating paths where there were none, so that you may "shew forth" His praise.
AI-written reflection on the passage above. Let Scripture itself be the main thing.
Reflect
What from the old year do you need to stop dwelling on, so that you can watch for what God is doing now?
Pray
Lord, you make a way where there seems to be none. Help me release what is behind me and watch for your work in the year ahead. Form me to show forth your praise.