Isaiah 43:18-19 “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.”

DAILY READING; Acts 12; Joshua 15-17; Job 28

Today America is celebrated as the greatest nation on earth. However, its existence became possible because the founding fathers were willing to make a break with their past and have a new beginning and fresh start.
The pilgrims were among the earliest settlers in America. Originally they were a group of Christians from England, who wanted to live their lives strictly according to the Scriptures. They had made a covenant with God “to walk in all His ways ..’
Their pursuit of a holy life made them to disagree with the traditional practices and trappings of the Church of England. This resulted in severe persecution from the Church of England, that eventually forced the pilgrims to flee from England to seek for a new home.
They sailed across the ocean and after about 65 days, they disembarked in the land that would later become known as America.
However in this new land, the Pilgrims met very harsh conditions. The weather was cold, food supplies were low, and many became ill. By the spring of 1621, about half of the group had died.
However, God’s mercies did prevail and the Pilgrims miraculously met an Indian named Squanto who had lived in Europe and could speak good English. He was especially helpful in teaching them how to survive in the new land.
They also made friends with the local Indians. Few months later, their situations changed for good. They began to prosper as the land yielded bountiful harvests.
In November of that year, they invited their Indian neighbors to a three day feast to thank God. This would become known as the first thanksgiving celebration in America.
The pilgrim’s willingness to have a fresh start and new beginning eventually led to the establishment of the great Nation of America today.

Isaiah 43:18-19 says “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.”

It is a brand New Year today! Alleluyah!
What a joy to finally cross over to the new year. To God be all the glory!
Our seeing this first day of 2021 is certainly the Lord’s doing which is marvelous in our eyes. Despite all the enemy’s attempt to stop you from crossing the finish line, you finally crossed over, You have made it into the New year. All glory to Jesus!
Certainly it has been a tumultuous journey to this point. But though weeping may have endured for the night, surely joy is about to break forth. Despite the things you had to ‘go through’, now it is time for you to ‘break through’
It is certainly a new beginning of great things. Therefore determine to make every day count. This new year is an unspoiled page in your book of time. In each day there are 24 hours, 1,440 minutes, and 86,400 seconds-and every one of them is a precious gift from God. Therefore purpose in your heart that every day will draw you closer to God and His great plans for you.
God is certainly set to do something new in your life. This is going to be a New Year of Blessings, a New Year of Favor, a New Year of Overcoming.
Determine today, by the power in the Blood of Jesus, to make a break with the past..Break away from the things that have tried to hold you down. It is indeed time to sail to the new heights of glory God has ordained for you.
You were not created to be average. You were created to excel. Therefore make the choice today to leave the old behind—leave behind old habits and old thinking. Determine to soar higher spiritually this year. Commit to a life of diligent study of God’s Word, prayer and worship, so as to embrace the faith that will move you into the life of blessing the Lord has in store for you.
On this first day, take charge and begin to make bold declarations of the things you desire to see this year. It is indeed your time to shine! It is your time to see beauty for ashes. It is your year of double portion and divine speed.
Certainly, this is your year and this is your time!

PRAYER: Lord, thank You for enabling me to see this brand New Year. Thank You Lord for the great and mighty things You have planned for me. Please grant me the grace to take spiritual responsibility to seek You diligently this year so as to experience a full manifestation of the glory You have in store for me in Jesus’ Name.

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When God is on your side, anything is possible. WORDBITE 222