Behold, I will do a new thing, says God
July 7, 2026
Through the prophet Isaiah, God declares, “Behold, I will do a new thing; now it shall spring forth; shall ye not know it?” (Isaiah 43:19). This promise was first spoken to Israel during a season when they remembered God's past deliverances, yet the Lord directed their attention toward something greater that He was about to accomplish. Just as He had made a way through the Red Sea, He now promised to make a way in the wilderness and rivers in the desert, revealing that His power is not confined to former works but continually brings forth new expressions of His purpose.
The promise of a "new thing" is not detached from their covenant relationship with God. In the same chapter, God calls His people back to Himself, reminding them that they had neglected prayer, worship, and wholehearted devotion (Isaiah 43:22–24). Yet despite their shortcomings, He declares His willingness to forgive, restore, and lead them into a new season of grace. God's new work begins with His mercy and invites His people into renewed fellowship with Him.
This passage reveals a God who is always moving His redemptive plan forward. He opens doors where none exist, creates hope in barren places, and accomplishes what human strength cannot.
A present-day reflection:
This promise encourages believers to remain attentive to what God is doing today rather than becoming anchored only in past experiences. It calls for renewed prayer, wholehearted worship, and generous devotion to God. As we seek Him faithfully and honor Him with our lives, we position ourselves to recognize the new paths He is opening, trusting that He is still making a way where there seems to be none.
