Remember ye not the former things, neither consider the
things of old. Behold, I will do a new thing. Isaiah 43:18-19
Many gripe and
grumble about their past, weighed down by the mistakes of yesterday, instead of
looking at the future with the hope and opportunities it presents for greater
success. It makes no difference what was said, done or written against you
yesterday; see your bright and glorious future ahead.
Focus on the
present and the future. Those who live in yesterday are often frustrated and
can’t experience true joy. In your relationships, refuse to focus on the
mistakes and misgivings of yesterday. There’s no beauty or glory in yesterday;
therefore, refuse to live your life on the basis of yesterday’s experiences.
Someone may
say, “Now that I have this new job, I don’t want what happened to me in the
past to happen again. I’m going to be very careful.” Then, as a result of being
too careful to avoid whatever negative experience they might have had in the
past, their productivity falls short of their actual capacity.
Their best is
unseen and unheard because they’ve allowed their past experiences to guide
their lives. Let the Word of God, not your past experiences, guide you. Be
inspired by the joy and inspiration of a better and more glorious tomorrow. Our
theme verse says, “Remember ye not the former things, neither consider the
things of old….”
What’s that
terrible experience that wouldn’t leave your mind? Let it go! Neither the
accomplishments nor failures of yesterday should make you a captive of your
past. Rather, armed with the Word and with faith in your heart, apprehend the
glorious future the Lord has ordained for you, and He’ll do new and greater
things through you.
PRAYER
Dear Father, I
thank you for renewing my mind through your Word and enlightening my spirit to
see and walk in my glorious future. I refuse to be held back by yesterday’s
experiences, for my path is as a shining light, shining brighter and brighter,
for your glory, in Jesus’ Name. Amen.
FURTHER STUDY:
Isaiah 43:18-19 NIV;
Philippians 3:13-14
1-YEAR BIBLE READING
PLAN: Acts 20:17-38 & Job 22-24
2-YEAR BIBLE READING
PLAN: Galatians 2:13-21 & Isaiah 30
The Rhapsody of
realities is a daily devotional by Pastor Chris Oyakhilome of Christ Embassy
International designed to enhance your spiritual growth and development and
help you experience a constant refreshing through Gods word by means of study,
meditation and confession.
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