THE WAY MAKER

".. 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..., " - Isaiah  43:2,19-21

A young girl was taking a train ride through the country, and the train was scheduled to cross two branches of a river and several wide streams. The water seen in advance always awakened doubts and fears in the child. She did not understand how it could safely be crossed. As they drew near the river, however, a bridge appeared, and furnished a way over. Two or three times the experience was repeated, and finally the girl leaned back with a long breath of relief and confidence. She said in trusting content “There is no need to fear again, somebody has put bridges for us all the way!” (The American Messenger, 1922) 

About twenty four hours (24 hours) ago, we boarded a train at the shore of 2025 heading to the land of 2026. Like the girl in the above story, the question many people all over the world may be asking is "How many rivers are ahead of us and how are we going to safely cross them without getting drowned financially,  emotionally,  maritally and spiritually". 

Fortunately, God has already answered the above question in Isaiah 43:2,19-21. He promised to build many bridges across the river for us. He promised to make ways in the wilderness for us. He said categorically that no river is strong enough to submerge His children's glorious destinies. 

The Way Maker already knew that we would pass through this route a long time ago and he had already made necessary arrangements for our survival. There is no reason to fear at all in the journey of 2025. This year will end in praise for you and your household (Isaiah 43:21). You will cross every stormy sea or river ahead of you this year. There is absolutely no reason to doubt the Omnipotent One. Our God is too faithful to fail. 

One song that re-echoes the unshakeable agenda of God to make way for all His children is titled "Jesus Built A Bridge". 

JESUS BUILT A BRIDGE by Poet Voices, 1991.

One day they nailed a carpenter to a rugged tree

thinking he would never build again

there they nailed him through his hands and feet

still he carried out a master plan.

Refrain:

          Jesus built a bridge to heaven, so that I could find a way up to Him

          Jesus built a bridge the only way he knew;

          With only three nails, and two pieces of wood,

          With one rugged cross, Jesus built a bridge.

The Father looked from heaven to a world below

And it seemed there was no way to claim His own

So to the world HIs Son, the Master builder had to go

To make a way to bring God's children home.

My prayer is that the Way Maker will confirm His promises by unveiling all the wonderful bridges he has built for us all the way in year 2025. And we shall receive grace to truly surrender to Him and praise Him for His faithfulness throughout this year until we see Him in the city of Gold above.  

On behalf of my esteemed father in the Lord- Pastor E.A Adeboye, I would like to invite you to our January 2025 Holy Ghost Service. Theme: GLORY AHEAD. Date: Friday, Jan 3rd, 2025. Time: 6pm (WAT). Venue: The Redemption City of God, Mowe, Nigeria. 

Good day, Happy New Year and God bless you.

Maranatha!

Bro. Okanlawon Taiwo

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