As we step into a new year, there’s a sense of hope and anticipation that fills the air. It is a time to dream, plan, and set new goals. But beyond the resolutions and ambitions, the promise of something new from God stands as an encouragement to those who trust in Him. Isaiah 43:19 declares, “Behold, I will do a new thing; now it shall spring forth; shall ye not know it? I will even make a way in the wilderness, and rivers in the desert.” What does this mean, and how does it relate to our lives today, especially as we look forward to the year ahead?In Isaiah’s context, God’s promise of “a new thing” was a declaration of hope for the Israelites in exile. They had experienced defeat, displacement, and despair, yet God assured...