way out front

Tuesday March 23rd, Isaiah 43: 16 This is what the LORD says— he who made a way through the sea, a path through the mighty waters, 17 who drew out the chariots and horses, the army and reinforcements together, and they lay there, never to rise again, extinguished, snuffed out like a wick: 18 "Forget the former things; do not dwell on the past. 19 See, I am doing a new thing! Now it springs up; do you not perceive it? God is way ahead of us. We tend to look on what has been and then where we are. And then from that perspective we judge others on our perception of what was. God looks ahead to what could be and then calls us into that future. Why else would some of the Old Testament “heroes” be chosen? From Abraham right on down to Jesus and on to Paul, most of them wouldn’t pass the mustard in today’s world. But God sees us in a different light, God’s light. If Paul, the persecutor of the church can go on to be its greatest preacher, what do you think God has in store for you if you give that future half a chance? So stop looking back for inspiration, rather look up to God, Pray to God, Listen to God and then act in faith. If it is wrong, God will let you know. Oh, one more thing, never do this alone, without a faith community of support, you off on the wrong foot before you start.