Christian Seasons Calendar

Daily Reflection

Monday, March 31, 2025

Lent

“Do not remember the former things, or consider the things of old. I am about to do a new thing; now it springs forth, do you not perceive it? I will make a way in the wilderness and rivers in the desert.”

Isaiah 43:18-19

The “former things” and “things of old” were not bad things; in fact, they were wonderous things from God, life-giving things, things (you would think) worth remembering. But the prophet urges us to leave off thinking about them. It’s time to look forward to the wonders God is presently doing and will do. Looking back distracts us from looking forward to what is already “springing forth.” The “glory days” are ahead—do you not perceive it?

Keep our eyes on the prize ahead, the heavenly calling of God in Christ Jesus (Philippians 3:14). May we not glory in past triumphs or get mired in past defeats. May the frustrations and fears of the present not dispirit us. Even as You await us in the future, You are even now coming for us. We walk forward with joy, anticipating Your greeting. Amen

Doug Goodwin

The daily reflection is from The Christian Seasons Calendar created by University Hill Congregation.