Date Posted: 2025-01-01 10:42:15 | Video Duration: 00:02:44
(Deuteronomy 1:8, NIV) – “See, I have given you this land. Go in and take possession of the land the Lord swore he would give to your fathers—to Abraham, Isaac and Jacob—and to their descendants after them.”
As the people of Israel stood at the edge of the Promised Land, they faced a pivotal moment. God had fulfilled His promise, yet their next step required faith, courage, and action. The land was given to them, but they needed to move forward and claim it with trust in God’s faithfulness.
In our own lives, we often find ourselves in similar moments. God desires to bless us, but we sometimes hesitate. Doubt, fear, and a longing for comfort hold us back. The new year serves as a reminder that God is always calling us to step into the promises He has prepared—not through striving but through trusting. His words to Israel were direct: “Go in and take possession.” These words invite us, too, to embrace the opportunities God places before us while leaving behind fear and complacency.
Possessing the promises of God doesn’t mean life will be without challenges, but it does mean we walk by faith, assured of His presence. Are there areas in your life where God is urging you to trust Him more deeply? Are you resisting a new chapter He is asking you to enter? Let God’s faithfulness in the past remind you that His plans for your future are good (Jeremiah 29:11).
Scripture reassures us that our worthiness to receive from God is not based on our efforts but on His grace. As Paul writes, “No eye has seen, no ear has heard, no mind has conceived what God has prepared for those who love him” (1 Corinthians 2:9, NIV). This truth frees us to surrender our uncertainties to the One who lovingly holds our future. This year, may we courageously pursue the life He has prepared, confident that His promises never fail.
Let us Pray.
Lord, You are faithful and true. Thank You for preparing blessings beyond what we can imagine. Help us to trust You and move forward in faith, leaving fear behind. Grant us the courage to embrace Your calling and the wisdom to discern Your guidance. May we step into this new year ready to receive all You have planned. In Jesus’ name, Amen.
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