Isaiah 43:19 explained - I Will Make A Way

Behold, I am doing 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 43:19

Isaiah foreshadows that the Lord will judge Babylon and promises His exiled people new life. The Israelites are in desperate circumstances in Babylon. Life looks bleak and they are stuck in a pit of despair as they look back in life. But God is saying when you remember the past, look at the great work I have done for you, not the discouragement and defeat. For He is a God of miracles and He will make a way just has He has done before for them before. He creates roads in the wilderness. He forms rivers in the desert. He will make a new way.

Staying stuck in the past can often keeps us from the new God wants for our life. We worry about all the obstacles in the way. God continually reminds His people and us that it’s His will and way and He alone accomplishes it.

This verse reminds us of His provision and power. He is a God who cares. He will bring you home even when your wilderness is filled with discouragement and defeat. He makes a road. Even when your desert dries up your will, His river replenishes your soul. Trust in Him and His way.

 
isaiah 43:19
 

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New Sweatshirts and Their Fit

We just launched our three new sweatshirts and it always helps to see the fit LIVE and not photographed.

And I’ll admit, I’m not the most entertaining but I get the job done :) You’ll see the fit, fabric, and verse we hope you are reminded of each day to draw closwer to the Lord.

“Let us not love with words or speech, but with actions and in truth.” – 1 John 3:18

Don’t let evil conquer you, conquer evil by doing good. - Romans 12:21

“You intended to harm me, but God intended it for good to accomplish what is now being done, the saving of many lives.” - Genesis 50:20

Fully Known - 1 Corinthians 13:12 - Meaning In The Bible

For now we see in a mirror dimly, but then face to face.

Now I know in part; then I shall know fully, even as I have been fully known

1 Corinthians 13:12

This verse is both reassuring and hopeful.  Reassuring to know we are fully known by God himself and still loved.  He knows our thoughts, our actions, and even what we will think before we think it.  He knows our hurts, loves and anxieties.  He knows our past and future.  We are fully known in every which way by the Creator of the universe and He still loves us completely and provides us a hope for the future.  A hope so special that even in the dark of this world, we long for it.  We long for a future with Him and He promises that even though that future of eternity looks dim and unwavering like an ancient mirror; it will become clear when we meet Him face to face.  The bible gives us glimpses of eternity but one day, we will know fully.  And even more special while we are still fully known and loved by Him, we will have the privilege to fully know our Savior as well.  We will not be all knowing but know Him completely.  That’s what makes Heaven so special.  The unhindered, unrestricted presence of our Lord.

Be reminded to rest in His reassuring love and to live for the hope of our future that will one day become our beautiful reality.

 

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Meaning of Pearl and the Merchant

“The kingdom of heaven is like a merchant looking for fine pearls. When he found one of great value, he went away and sold everything he had and bought it.” - Matthew 13:45-46

This simple pearl is to remind us that we are of great value, you are treasured. One of the most loveliest possessions of all. And we serve a God that is willing to give up everything to redeem us. To pay for His beautiful pearl.

You see, in this parable Jesus describes the individual believer as the pearl and the kingdom of heaven as the merchant. The merchant is on lookout for choice pearls. In the ancient world, the pearl was the loveliest of all possessions (Barclay). And when the merchant discovers a beautiful pearl, he sells everything he owns and buys it.

God sees you as beautiful, rare and lovely. He wants you for himself and gave up everything including his son to have you back forever. You, who he values so greatly, are now His in His Kingdom. Be reminded that you are treasured by The Almighty.

Are You Enough

Are you enough?

No. We are not enough and that’s a hard concept to swallow. We are not enough. No matter what society tries to preach to us. We will never be enough… without the creator.

We are born sinners. Live in a fallen world. We are fallen. But thank the good Lord that we have a God that comes into our fallen world as we just celebrated and rescues us. His plan for salvation. His death and resurrection are what Make Us Enough. We are enough in Him. He fills all the holes and broken pieces within is. He corrects our wrongs, overcomes our shortcomings. We are enough only because of him and what he did, nothing with what we have done or can do.

The verse in the back of this card is a familiar one.. we see it often. We are fearfully and wonderfully made. And we are. We are so beautiful woven together for his glory. We are whole in him. Enough in him. And then life happens. But here’s the great part!! Someday we will be whole again, without sin, living with the Savior who made us enough in this life.

So be reminded as you wear these earrings. You are more than enough… with Him. And when society preaches, you are enough, just remember to say to yourself. No. I’m broken, but he is working within me. He’s transforming me. I am enough because of Him.