A New Thing

“I will lead blind Israel down a new path, guiding her along an unfamiliar way.

I will brighten the darkness before them and smooth out the road ahead of them.

Yes, I will indeed do these things; I will not forsake them.     Isaiah 42:16

There are times when you will be led to do things differently or to make the decision to move in another direction or given the opportunity to do something NEW. These times can be scary but with faith all things are possible.

We need to be reminded that change is good and not to be afraid of it. We so easily become too comfortable in doing the same thing, the same way and believe that’s the only way it can be done.

You must be excited about the call to change. Yes, it will put you outside your comfort zone and it may take courage, discipline, submission, practice and training, but embrace the opportunity to step out! What if you don’t? 

  ·    What if Gideon, who was afraid, didn’t keep questioning God, “are you sure? Give me a sign and go with me”.

 ·        What if Peter who was devastated, ashamed and broken after his stumbling, didn’t heed to the call from the Lord to “feed my sheep”.

 ·      What if Elisha would not pick up the mantle from Elijah?

Allow yourself the blessing to answer the call and step out by faith. It may seem like you are going against the grain, but that is your own weakness and flesh speaking.

Of course we can’t do anything except through Christ Jesus, but if He’s calling you then go ahead in the powerful name of Jesus and pick up the mantle!