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How Deep ~ Rock City Worship
Do not [earnestly] remember the former things; neither consider the things of old. 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. ~ Isaiah 43:18-19 AMPC
On Monday night, when the Rams played the Buccs, Brad asked if I’d like to watch the game and “relive” our 3rd date. Twenty years and a lot of changes separate us from our third date. Thinking about all the changes over the years, I realized that—while some changes have been scary and downright disappointing—many turned out to be huge blessings. Whether God was calling us to help launch a satellite church campus, have kids, move our family 1500 miles, or just walk with Him in the everyday changes and challenges, God was always holding out His hand, saying, “Just trust Me.”
Just trust Me is the same message God spoke through Isaiah. The Amplified version says we’re to “earnestly” not remember the past. In other words, don’t cling to the “good ol’ days.” There’s nothing wrong with telling a tale from them every now and then. Unfortunately, though, the “good ol’ days” have a way of grossly distorting the truth until you’re so desperate to hang on to what you had that you stand still when Jesus beckons you to walk further.
Trust can be hard when you consider empty stadiums, hybrid schooling, fearful, older relatives, and virtual holidays. But the same promise God made then, He’s making now: Just trust Me, because I’m doing something new. Not different, new – unheard of and unthinkable! Don’t worry about the details; I’ve got them covered. I’m making a path where there isn’t one, on which I’ll feed and nurture you. And I’m bringing refreshing rivers in the otherwise dreary seasons. But you need to stop clinging to the past and trust that I’ll do what I say.
Regardless of the circumstances, Jesus calls us to walk with and trust Him. What will you do?
©Heather Potts 2020
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