Look Ahead
…but this one thing I do, forgetting those things
which are behind, and reaching forth unto those
things which are before (Philippians 3:13).
There’s so much the Lord has in store for you
to enjoy in the coming year. Look forward to
the New Year with faith and joy, for greater glory lies
ahead, and it completely outshines the victories and
triumphs of yesterday. Refuse to allow the seeming
failures, weaknesses, and disappointments you may
have experienced dissipate your enthusiasm and faith
to win.
Set your goals and focus on the Spirit and His
Word. Don’t focus on the past. Look ahead. Raise
your vision. The regrets of yesterday and the fear of
tomorrow are enemies of today’s happiness. Position
yourself aright for a triumphant life by keeping your
gaze on, and living in the Word. Refuse to give up on
your dreams.
Proverbs 4:18 says, “…the path of the just is as
the shining light, that shineth more and more unto
the perfect day.” Believe and affirm this as the reality
of your life. You can only make progress as a child
of God. Your journey in life is upward and forward
only; no disappointments, because “…we know that
all things work together for good to them that love
God, to them who are the called according to his
purpose” (Romans 8:28).
Cheer up! The future is bright. You have nothing
to fear. The Lord has already made the crooked paths
straight; therefore, you’ll triumph in the coming year.
He said in John 16:33, “These things I have spoken
unto you, that in me ye might have peace. In the world
ye shall have tribulation: but be of good cheer; I have
overcome the world.”
See yourself making greater impact with the
Gospel in the coming year. See yourself in health, joy,
and prosperity. See yourself walking in righteousness
and producing works and fruits of righteousness. See
yourself fulfilling the will of the Father, pleasing Him
in all things as you receive and run with the Word for
the year.
Make certain to participate live in our December
31st New Year’s Eve Service in your Church, online at
or via major satellite and terrestrial TV stations, and designated
viewing centres around the world.
Confession
I’m strong and very courageous, standing firm in faith, reaching
out and apprehending the glories that lie ahead. My path
is like the first gleam of dawn, which shines ever brighter until
the full light of day. I’m walking in righteousness and producing
works and fruits of righteousness. Blessed be God!
Further Study
Isaiah 43:18-20 MSG
1-YEAR BIBLE READING PLAN
Malachi 3-4
Revelation 22
2-YEAR BIBLE READING PLAN
Acts 5:24-32
Nehemiah 1-2