Shepherd to Sheep Isa 43:19 (8/4/25)
Shepherd to Sheep, Isaiah 43:19 (8/4/25)
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TEXT
Isaiah 43:19 (KJV-BRG)
19 Behold, 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.
Look, I am about to do something new. Now it begins to happen! Do you not recognize it? Yes, I will make a road in the wilderness and paths in the wastelands. (NET)
Watch! I'm about to carry out something new! And now it's springing up—don't you recognize it? I'm making a way in the wilderness and paths in the desert. (ISV)
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REFLECTION
Every new season is a fresh chance to see what God is doing. Whether you're starting a new job, or entering a new school year, or moving to a new state (with everything being different and new), or a new habit (like exercising or eating better or reading)... God is in business of bringing new things out of old ground (like here in Arizona). Like our text says, God likes "... making ways in the wilderness, rivers (streams) in the desert (wastelands)." As God's kids, He brings hope where there was desert/wastelands. Direction where there was dysfunction. Clarity where there is confusion. This is our God! He said, "Behold/look/watch... I will do a new thing (something new)!" Hey believer... God sees. God knows. God hears. Trust God.
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APPLICATION
Gang... take some time today, this week, to reflect on a "new season" you're stepping into. Maybe write a short prayer or declaration about the new season in your journey (or your phone). Ask God to show you where He's already working and how you can join Him, in progressing into your new season. Ask God to show you where you "were" and where you are "headed?" In coming weeks and months, we will head into glorious weather season here in Arizona. Keep your "eyes and I's" on Jesus through God's Word.
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SUPPLICATION
Lamentations 3:22-23 (KJV-BRG)
22 It is of the LORD'S mercies that we are not consumed, because his compassions fail not.
23 They are new every morning: great is thy faithfulness.
Precious Lord... thank You for new beginnings. Help me to choose to enter this new season with faith and not fear. Open my eyes to see the new things You are doing in me and around me (like Elijah helped Elisha see). Lord I believe but help me in my unbelief. Remind me when I'm sulking in the desert/wastelands, that You will do a new miracle/work. In Jesus' mighty name, amen.
Mike
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TEXT
Isaiah 43:19 (KJV-BRG)
19 Behold, 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.
Look, I am about to do something new. Now it begins to happen! Do you not recognize it? Yes, I will make a road in the wilderness and paths in the wastelands. (NET)
Watch! I'm about to carry out something new! And now it's springing up—don't you recognize it? I'm making a way in the wilderness and paths in the desert. (ISV)
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REFLECTION
Every new season is a fresh chance to see what God is doing. Whether you're starting a new job, or entering a new school year, or moving to a new state (with everything being different and new), or a new habit (like exercising or eating better or reading)... God is in business of bringing new things out of old ground (like here in Arizona). Like our text says, God likes "... making ways in the wilderness, rivers (streams) in the desert (wastelands)." As God's kids, He brings hope where there was desert/wastelands. Direction where there was dysfunction. Clarity where there is confusion. This is our God! He said, "Behold/look/watch... I will do a new thing (something new)!" Hey believer... God sees. God knows. God hears. Trust God.
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APPLICATION
Gang... take some time today, this week, to reflect on a "new season" you're stepping into. Maybe write a short prayer or declaration about the new season in your journey (or your phone). Ask God to show you where He's already working and how you can join Him, in progressing into your new season. Ask God to show you where you "were" and where you are "headed?" In coming weeks and months, we will head into glorious weather season here in Arizona. Keep your "eyes and I's" on Jesus through God's Word.
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SUPPLICATION
Lamentations 3:22-23 (KJV-BRG)
22 It is of the LORD'S mercies that we are not consumed, because his compassions fail not.
23 They are new every morning: great is thy faithfulness.
Precious Lord... thank You for new beginnings. Help me to choose to enter this new season with faith and not fear. Open my eyes to see the new things You are doing in me and around me (like Elijah helped Elisha see). Lord I believe but help me in my unbelief. Remind me when I'm sulking in the desert/wastelands, that You will do a new miracle/work. In Jesus' mighty name, amen.
Mike
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