{"id":433,"date":"2017-02-05T23:58:56","date_gmt":"2017-02-06T05:58:56","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/godcolours.ca\/programs\/?p=433"},"modified":"2017-02-05T23:58:56","modified_gmt":"2017-02-06T05:58:56","slug":"a-new-experience","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/godcolours.ca\/programs\/blog\/2017\/02\/05\/a-new-experience\/","title":{"rendered":"A new experience"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"new-experi\"<\/a>When God says, He\u2019s going to do a new thing, you better believe it.<\/p>\n

God is a God of new beginnings. I think God likes to press the reset button every once a while, and I believe starting a new year offers that opportunity for us to reset out calendar and our minds to the idea of starting afresh.<\/p>\n

The idea of relinquishing the old and embracing the new is a wonderful concept.<\/p>\n

For us to embrace a new experience, we must be willing to let go of the old, tired and familiar one.<\/p>\n

Isaiah 43: 18-19 says<\/p>\n


\n<\/strong>18<\/strong><\/a>\u201cForget the former things;<\/p>\n

do not dwell on the past.<\/p>\n

19<\/strong><\/a>See, I am doing a new thing!<\/p>\n

Now it springs up; do you not perceive it?<\/p>\n

I am making a way in the wilderness<\/p>\n

and streams in the wasteland<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

For us to experience something new, it is important to be tired of the old and be willing to give it up.<\/p>\n

Some people may be comfortable in their situation because it is familiar and so they have resigned to fate. Others may seriously wish for a change but they are powerless on their own to make the change happen.<\/p>\n

God\u2019s word declares in Isaiah 40:28<\/p>\n

Do you not know?
\nHave you not heard?
\nThe\u00a0Lord\u00a0is the everlasting\u00a0God,
\nthe Creator\u00a0of the ends of the earth.
\nHe will not grow tired or weary,
\nand his understanding no one can fathom.
\n29\u00a0<\/sup><\/strong>He gives strength\u00a0to the weary
\nand increases the power of the weak.
\n30\u00a0<\/sup><\/strong>Even youths grow tired and weary,
\nand young men\u00a0stumble and fall;
\n31\u00a0<\/sup><\/strong>but those who hope\u00a0in the\u00a0Lord
\nwill renew their strength.
\nThey will soar on wings like eagles;
\nthey will run and not grow weary,
\nthey will walk and not be faint.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

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God does not grow weary but man does. Even the youth in their strength comes to a point where their strength ebbs out and gives way to weariness. Those who decide to put their hope in God will have the wonderful experience of renewing their strength.<\/p>\n

It is exciting to realise that it is God making the promise of a new beginning to his people.<\/p>\n

Isaiah 43: 19<\/strong><\/a> \u00a0\u201cSee, I am doing a new thing!\u201d<\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

God wants to give you a new beginning. He wants to shock you with something fresh.<\/p>\n

It might be a spiritual encounter, a physical healing or a breakthrough related to your finances. It night be a new beginning in your family or at your place of work, whatever your situation, God wants to renew your strength and give you a fresh start.<\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

I have come to love the story in Acts chapter 3;<\/p>\n

\u00a0<\/em><\/strong>One day Peter and John\u00a0were going up to the temple\u00a0at the time of prayer\u2014at three in the afternoon.\u00a0<\/em>2\u00a0<\/sup><\/em><\/strong>Now a man who was lame from birth was being carried to the temple gate\u00a0called Beautiful, where he was put every day to beg\u00a0from those going into the temple courts.\u00a0<\/em>3\u00a0<\/sup><\/em><\/strong>When he saw Peter and John about to enter, he asked them for money.<\/em><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

This man was obviously used to being in his position having been born that way. He is not less than forty years of age. When he left home that day, he must have been looking forward to the usual tips and he will be fortunate to have someone have pity on him and give him a couple of coins. Therefore when he saw Peter and John, all he wanted was some money.<\/p>\n

I don\u2019t know your situation, perhaps you are settled into it and used to the usual circumstances that it brings. I have good news for you. God is about to shock you and give you a life changing new beginning.<\/p>\n

4\u00a0<\/sup><\/em><\/strong>Peter looked straight at him, as did John. Then Peter said, \u201cLook at us!\u201d<\/em>\u00a0<\/em>5\u00a0<\/sup><\/em><\/strong>So the man gave them his attention, expecting to get something from them.<\/em><\/p>\n

6\u00a0<\/sup><\/em><\/strong>Then Peter said, \u201cSilver or gold I do not have, but what I do have I give you. In the name of Jesus Christ of Nazareth,<\/em>\u00a0<\/em>walk.\u201d<\/em>\u00a0<\/em>7\u00a0<\/sup><\/em><\/strong>Taking him by the right hand, he helped him up, and instantly the man\u2019s feet and ankles became strong.<\/em>\u00a0<\/em>8\u00a0<\/sup><\/em><\/strong>He jumped to his feet and began to walk. Then he went with them into the temple courts, walking and jumping,<\/em>\u00a0<\/em>and praising God.<\/em>\u00a0<\/em>9\u00a0<\/sup><\/em><\/strong>When all the people<\/em>\u00a0<\/em>saw him walking and praising God,<\/em>\u00a0<\/em>10\u00a0<\/sup><\/em><\/strong>they recognized him as the same man who used to sit begging at the temple gate called Beautiful,<\/em>\u00a0<\/em>and they were filled with wonder and amazement at what had happened to him.<\/em><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

Whao! What a miracle? It was indeed life changing for this man. He must have been totally blown away by God\u2019s blessing on his life.<\/p>\n

Are you ready to be blown away by God\u2019s faithfulness?<\/p>\n

I believe someone reading this is ready for a super encounter leading to a miracle from God.<\/p>\n

It is a new year and I encourage you to be open to God and His word. He is able and willing to open a new chapter in your life according to His plans for your life.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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