Behold, I will do a new thing. It springs out now. Don't you know it? I will even make a way in the wilderness, and rivers in the desert. Isaiah 43:19 WEB

A wealthy friend of mine once picked up his daughter's car to take it in for an oil change while she was at work. He stayed gone a really long time and she began to be anxious and worry about them both. Eventually, he returned driving a new Mercedes that he had bought her. The new car was much better than her old one and her anxiety was all for nothing.

Change is something that makes us uncomfortable and we often resist it, but in order for the new to come to pass, the old has to pass away. If you want a better car, or a better job, usually the old one has to go first. We would like the change to happen at once, like trading our car in for another on the same day, or starting another job on Monday.

In my experience though, God will clear out the old first, and then bring in the new. This can be scary and will test your trust while you are living it, but when it is done it will all make sense. Later, when you are looking back on it, you will see that it could not have been planned any better.

Many times I have wondered 'Well, what am I going to do now?' but He managed to take care of me and eventually the next door would open up. What you have lost, is not gone. It is being upgraded by your Father. Be thankful that He is taking care of it.

Prayer: Father, I thank You for remembering me today. I need You more than ever. Straighten out my thinking, speak to me and through me, and put me where I need to be. In the name of Jesus Christ I pray.

Note: Good morning! Pastor Dion has created a new Bible quiz to complement his study of Luke, Chapter 5. To find the quiz and the link to the study, just go to the "Quizzes" link on the site menu. Have a blessed day!