Nov 2 - A New Thing Is Happening

"Forget the former things; do not dwell on the past. See, I am doing a new thing! Now it springs up; do you not perceive it? I am making a way in the desert and streams in the wasteland. The wild animals honor me, the jackals and the owls, because I provide water in the desert and streams in the wasteland, to give drink to my people, my chosen people I formed for myself that they may proclaim my praise.” Isaiah 43:18-21 (NIV)

As we approach the one year commemoration of this journey we call Operation Transformation, it seems an appropriate time to reflect on the past year to see what God has done. We have witnessed the Lord’s hand moving throughout our family. Many among us have experienced divine healing. He has blessed many among us with new jobs, promotions, and even new homes. He has continued to clear the way for our new edifice, despite obstacles and opposition. As we look back over the past year, truly we can say God has been faithful to us. Yet, the Lord says, “Forget the former things…I am doing a new thing.” So, as we reflect on all the Lord has done, we do so with the knowledge that we have not seen anything, yet! God is preparing to do a new thing among us and through us. In fact, He has already begun. So let us not be afraid of change. Let us embrace the new thing(s) that God is doing in each of our lives.

Prayer Focus: God, our Father and our Sustainer, we come to you with hearts full of thanksgiving. You have been so good to us. Even when we have disappointed you, you have remained faithful to us. Great things you have done. Still, we know that you are doing a new thing. Though it does not yet appear what all you will do in our lives, we submit ourselves to you and commit ourselves to your way. Please help us to be patient as you perfect your will for our lives. Help us to keep open minds and receptive hearts for the new thing(s) that you are doing and that you will do. Have your way in us, O Lord. In the name of Jesus we pray. Amen.


Rev. Shawn Knight