"...speak unto the children of Israel, that they GO FORWARD." Exodus 14:15
Yes, go forward because you can't turn back. The year just gone cannot be recalled, its journey cannot be retraced, its mistakes cannot be undone, but we can go forward. This was the Lord's command to Israel soon after they left Egypt. They were saved, but it was not the end of the journey. Forward! March! That was the order. It took faith. To the right and left lay a howling wilderness, and behind them was the host of the Egyptians pressing upon them. Where else could they go but forward? But it must be in faith, because the way ahead was also blocked by the waters of the Red Sea. But orders were orders - and when they obeyed, the Lord divided the sea and they passed safely through while their pursuers perished in the waters.
This new year must be a year of going forward and not just standing still. I would direct my words to new converts to Jesus. For you a new spiritual year has begun, but your conversion was only the beginning, just as the birth of a baby is only the first step to maturity. The order now is Forward! March! You may be faced with impassable seas and unscalable mountains, but your Captain goes before. Set your aims high - don't be content with average progress. Make the most of your talents!
An Arabian prince received a new sword, and one of his friends found fault saying, "The sword is too short"; but he wisely replied, "To a brave man no sword is too short. If it be too short, take one step forward and it will be long enough." Forward, march, this year - Don't just stand there - do something! Bon voyage!
"If you cannot do great things, you can at least do small things in a great way!"
"Bread For Each Day"
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