Everyone (in the U.S.) will turn back their clocks one hour today. And I am afraid that some (or many) will wish they could turn back yesterday, or last year. They wish they could go back and turn back a decision that set them back.
But such is backward thinking. Your past is not fatal; your mistakes are not final; and your failures are not the end. God’s deposit in you is non-refundable, and His call is irrevocable. He does not change His mind, and He does not second-guess His decision. Jesus said no one who puts his hand to the plow and looks back is fit for the kingdom (Luke 9:62). And our Father in heaven refuses to bring back to His mind any of your past sins, declaring emphatically, "I will never think of them again.” (Is. 43:25)
God will never turn His back on you. So as you turn your clock back today, it's a good time to stop looking back, and start coming back to the new thing awaiting you. He who sits on the throne says, "Behold, I am making all things new." (Rev. 2:15)
Thank you Greg for today's posting. I know it is the Lord giving me a word of sustainment and encouragement. It comes right on time. After receiving an e-mail, from the one who used to be my pastor several years ago, full of sarcasm and condemnation, I truly needed the Lord to give me His strength and view of things, and not listen to accusing voices that tear your life apart.
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It says in Proverbs that those who refresh others will themselves be refreshed.
And I am so pleased that this message found someone to encourage. It's a terrible temptation to look back. And an awesome challenge to walk in the newness of life every day.
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