New Year, New Things

Isaiah 42:9 Behold, the former things are come to pass and NEW things do I declare, before they spring forth I tell you of them. 10, Sing unto the Lord a NEW song. Isaiah 48:6b Now I will tell you NEW things I have not mentioned before, secrets you have not yet heard (Life Application Study Bible). Isaiah 43:19 For I am about to do a brand-new thing. See, I have already begun, 2 Corinthians 5:17. What this means is that those who become Christians become NEW persons. They are not the same anymore, for the old life is gone, a NEW life has begun! 18, All this NEWNESS of life is from God who brought us back to himself through what Christ did. 

Each day is a NEW day with new peace and joy and new blessings from God. Know that this New year is a New beginning for you. The Holy Spirit will give you new revelation as you study the Word of God. You will have a new way of thinking and talking and seeing things through the eyes of God. Old attitudes and thinking have passed away so walk into the new things that God has prepared for you.  He has put a new song in your heart to praise Him. 

Rejoice

We are uplifted when we read Isaiah 61:10, for it talks about greatly rejoicing in the Lord, and our soul shall be joyful in our God for He has clothed us with the garments of salvation and covered us with the robe of righteousness. 

We can thank God for forgiving us of our sins and showing us how to live a life of integrity. 

Jeremiah 15:16 says that when we study the Bible, joy and rejoicing will fill our hearts. These are God's words of life that bring hope and encouragement. People go through challenges in life but let us all keep trusting Christ. 

Acts 5:41, and they departed from the presence of the council rejoicing that they were counted worthy to suffer for His name. These followers of Jesus were persecuted, but they had a deep joy and hope in their Savior.

In Acts 16:23, 25, Paul and Silas prayed and sang praises to God in that prison cell. 1 Peter 4:12, 13 beloved, think it not strange concerning the fiery trial which is to try you as though some strange thing happened unto you, but rejoice inasmuch as you are partakers of Christ's sufferings. Psalm 126:5, they that sow in tears shall reap in joy. 

Psalm 16:11, God will show us the path of life, for in His presence is fullness of joy, and at His right hand are pleasures forevermore.  

Romans 14:17 for the kingdom of God is not meat and drink but righteousness and peace and joy in the Holy Ghost.  

We can be thankful for the Holy Spirit who gives us peace, joy and much more.

Walking With God

We read in Colossians 2:6 that when we receive Jesus Christ and dedicate our lives to Him, then we are to walk as He walked.

In John 8:12 Jesus called Himself the Light of the world. Ephesians 5:8 tells us to walk as children of the Light.  Walk the narrow path according to Matthew 7:1, for the wide path leads to destruction. 

The Bible is our road map for every day living. Scripture teaches us to be honest and not lie or steal or hate. We are to be people of integrity like Jesus. Lets not just talk the talk but walk the walk.  Psalm 26:11 says that as for me I will walk in integrity. Psalm 27:11 we read that we can ask God to teach us His way and ask Him to lead us in the right path. His Holy Spirit will guide us and help us make the right decisions. In life we also go through difficult times but the Lord is there to comfort us on life's journey. Psalm 23:4 says that even though we walk through the valley of the shadow of death we will fear not evil for God is with us.  Have a close and personal relationship with Christ. Personally talk to Him and feel His love and peace. Don't just know of Him, but know Him personally. 

Luke 24:15-32 we read about Jesus walking with two men who talked to Christ but did not really recognize Him. As you go about your day truly fellowship with Him. There is an old hymn with the words of, "I come to the garden alone while the dew is still on the roses and He walks with me and talks with me and tells me I am His own and the joy we share as we tarry there, no other has ever known. 

Depend on God

2 Chronicles 19:2 Jehu the seer confronted Jehoshaphat for depending on king Ahab who was not a godly man. Today I pray we will depend upon God and not man or government or money. These things can be taken away from you at any time. Believe that Christ died on the cross and shed His precious blood for our sins and rose again.

His Holy Spirit can live in your heart and give you peace, comfort, guidance and much more. 

Depend on God to avenge you. Proverbs 20:22 tells us we are not to try to get even but wait on the Lord and He shall avenge. We read in Ester 3:6 that Haman who attacked Mordecai was destroyed. Deuteronomy 32:35 says that vengeance belongs to God. Romans 12:17 tells us that if anyone does you wrong, don't repay him with wrong. 19, Never take revenge but instead let God's anger do it for the Scripture says "'I will take revenge and pay back' says the Lord." Genesis 4:10 God asked Abel what he had done for his brother's blood cries out to God from the ground. Today Christ wants people to let go of any anger or unforgiveness and surrender all to Him. 

Walk in peace and freedom and trust and depend on God. 

Christ Dwelling Within

So many people today are filled with emptiness and loneliness. Jesus Christ can fill your heart with His Holy Spirit. He can give you peace and comfort and companionship. Ephesians 3:19, "Know the love of Christ and be filled with all the fullness of God."

John 15:11 "His joy can fill your hearts and minds."  Do not fill your mind with fear and depression but personally talk to Jesus throughout the day and sense His Presence and Friendship. He can be your Mighty God and close Friend.

Ephesians 5:18 says that we can be filled with His Spirit. Colossians 1:9 says that we can be filled with His wisdom and knowledge. Revelation 3:20 says that He stands at the door and knocks, and if any man hears His voice and opens the door He will come in and fellowship with him.

Believe that Jesus Christ died on the cross and shed His blood for the forgiveness of our sins and rose again. Ask Him to forgive you and open the door of your heart and invite Him into your heart. With Christ dwelling within, you can have greater peace and joy.