So
Long.
God
commands all men to forget the past. In Isaiah 43:18-19, He says, "Stop dwelling
on past events and brooding over times gone by; I am doing something new; it's
springing up — can't you see it? I am making a road in the desert, rivers in the
wasteland."
This
command simply means we should leave the past behind and press on towards God's
new mercies in the next year. Whether this year was good or bad, we should all
leave it and look forward to greater things – things that only God can do and
will do to and through us.
Knowing
this, here are a few things we should all say goodbye with no regrets, so that
we're ready to face the new year with a great hope in God.
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1.
Past Failures and Disappointments
Your
past failures are past failures. So you failed that test, lost some
opportunities, and passed on what might have been the biggest catch you could've
had. But these things don't mean it's all over. No it's not.
Friends,
we all have to accept the fact that we failed and resolve to offer it to God
nonetheless. Let's learn from our failures, grow wiser in our decision-making,
and resolve never to repeat the same mistakes again by the grace of
God.
2.
Past Glories and Fame
So
you've been hailed as the best in whatever field you are in this year. Does that
automatically mean you'll be the best next year as well? No. "Saul has slain his
thousands, and David his ten thousands" (1 Samuel 18:7). Saul thought he was the
best in the eyes of the people, but he wasn't. David was, for God promoted
him.
Friends,
whatever achievement you might have had this year, offer it to the Lord and
leave it behind. Yes you can rejoice in the fact that God honoured your efforts
with that achievement, but that glory should not be the end goal of your life.
Don't let past glories stop you from seeking God's glory tomorrow.
3.
Ungodly Connections
Now
we're talking about the people we should all learn to stop being associated
with. It might be an old friend who isn't walking with you towards
Christ-likeness. It might be a business partner who is leaning towards
unrighteous practices. It might even be a church that promotes a false gospel,
listens to men instead of God, and has leaders who promote themselves and their
ideologies instead of Christ and His Word.
Whoever
it may be, be prepared to let go of your connections with certain people if it
means pursuing the One True God of the Bible. He's the One we must prioritise,
not men. JB Cachila, Christian
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