September 13: CREATE

See it:

Then He who sat on the throne said, “Behold, I make all things new.” And He said to me, “Write, for these words are true and faithful.” (NKJV)

Obey it:

We can learn three lessons from today’s text.
1. The One who speaks is seated on the throne.  The throne is a position of authority which means that anyone who speaks from that position possesses authority. The words that follow aren’t merely a good idea or a possibility. Moreover, God sits on the throne—His words will become actions because He has the power and the right to make it so. Believe in God’s authority.
2. God makes all things new. As I reflect on the death of a friend’s father and on another friend whose house sustained severe fire damage, I’m reminded that life is unpredictable and that new is what we desperately need. God will create again. Everything will get a new start. And this is not only a future plan but also a present reality. God continually makes things new. This is the Gospel. This is love. Believe in God as Creator.
3. God doesn’t lie. Sometimes it’s easy to believe that since there are many corrupt leaders out there, sitting in seats of authority but not doing the good they promised, there’s no guarantee that God will actually do what He said. But God doesn’t lie. As confusing as life can be, God has always been faithful. No, He doesn’t always provide answers that we think make sense—that is true. Yet God has proven to be steadfast in the midst of our confusion—He still wants to save us, which is why He gives us one opportunity after another to embrace His love. Believe in God’s faithfulness. Share your stories of God’s creative power with others. Let them know the new things God has done in your life. This will strengthen someone else’s walk and will serve as a wonderful reminder to you during those moments when your faith is weak.

Share it:
1. Put up anonymous, encouraging post-it notes for strangers to find.
2. Donate blood.
3. Cook dinner for a busy parent.

My prayer today is for those who are anxious for God to create something new:
I pray today that God will send reminders of His faithfulness and that we will trust God’s plans and creative power to bring renewal and revival to our churches and communities. Amen.

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