Devotion: Trust in God’s Way

Sermon Date: 12/29/2024

Bible Verse: 2 Corinthians 5:17, Isaiah 43:18-19, Proverbs 3:5-6

Theme: https://uppbeat.io/t/northwestern/a-new-beginning

Starting the New Year with renewed purpose and dedication to God.

1. Introduction

• Reflection on the past year:
  • Challenges, victories, and lessons learned.
  • Recognizing God’s faithfulness throughout the year.
• Purpose of the New Year:
  • A time to reset, refocus, and realign our lives with God’s will.

1. Scripture Foundation

1. 2 Corinthians 5:17 – “If anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation.”

• Embrace the transformation through Christ.
• Leave behind old habits, sins, and burdens.

Isaiah 43:18-19 – “Remember not the former things; I am doing a new thing.”

• Letting go of the past to make room for God’s new work.
• Trusting in God’s provision for the future.

Proverbs 3:5-6 – “Trust in the Lord with all your heart.”

• Seeking God’s guidance for the year ahead.
• Committing to follow His path, even when uncertain.