29th April 2025

New Vision

Behold, I will do a new thing . . .

I will even make a road in the wilderness And rivers in the desert.

Isaiah 43:19

Today's Bible Reading: Isaiah 43:18–21.

Wearing my new eyeglasses as, I sat down on the bus and spotted a friend sitting on the other side. As I waved at her, she looked so near and clear. It felt like I could reach out and touch her even though she was several metres away. I was able to see her better because of an upgraded prescription of my new glasses.

God, speaking through the prophet Isaiah, knew that the Israelites stuck in Babylonian captivity would need a new prescription, a new view. He told them. “I am doing a new thing! . . . I am making a way in the wilderness” (Isaiah 43:19). And His message of hope included the reminders that He had “created” them, “redeemed” them, and would be with them. “You are mine,” He encouraged them (v 1).

Whatever you are facing today, the Holy Spirit can provide better vision for you to put the old behind you and look for the new. By God’s love (v 4), which is all around you. Can you see what He is doing in the midst of your pain and bondage? Let us put on our new spiritual glasses to see the new that God is doing even in our wilderness moments.

Prayer: God of new beginnings, thank You for all Your promises. Help me to see the new that You bring about even in my wilderness moments. In Jesus name. Amen.