July 14: Forget the Past!

Isaiah 43:8-45:13

Isaiah 43:16-21

Amplified Bible (AMP)

16 Thus says the Lord, Who makes a way through the sea and a path through the mighty waters,

17 Who brings forth chariot and horse, army and mighty warrior. They lie down together, they cannot rise; they are extinguished, they are quenched like a lampwick:

18 Do not [earnestly] remember the former things; neither consider the things of old.

19 Behold, I am doing a new thing! Now it springs forth; do you not perceive and know it and will you not give heed to it? I will even make a way in the wilderness and rivers in the desert.

20 The beasts of the field honor Me, the jackals and the ostriches, because I give waters in the wilderness and rivers in the desert, to give drink to My people, My chosen,

21 The people I formed for Myself, that they may set forth My praise [and they shall do it].

Hey! Can I have your attention, please! Dont consider the past! Not even for a second! I am doing a new thing, says the Lord God Almighty! Put your hand in my hand and just watch me work it out!!! Are you in the wilderness? No worries! I will make a way in your wilderness. Are you in a desert, parched and dry? Not a problem! I will make rivers in your desert!

Isaiah 44:6-8

Amplified Bible (AMP)

6 Thus says the Lord, the King of Israel and his Redeemer, the Lord of hosts: I am the First and I am the Last; besides Me there is no God.

7 Who is like Me? Let him [stand and] proclaim it, declare it, and set [his proofs] in order before Me, since I made and established the people of antiquity. [Who has announced from of old] the things that are coming? Then let them declare yet future things.

8 Fear not, nor be afraid [in the coming violent upheavals]; have I not told it to you from of old and declared it? And you are My witnesses! Is there a God besides Me? There is no [other] Rock; I know not any.

"Dear Jesus, thank You for Your word! Thank You for Your assurance You reign over all the worlds! I say, I am afraid. You say, Fear not! I say, I am shaken! You say, Is there a God besides Me? I am your Rock! Thank You Jesus! I can depend on You! I can trust You! You are my Redeemer! You are my Savior! The Lover of my Soul! Yours is the glory forever and ever! Blessed be Your precious name, Jesus. AMEN."