Isaiah 43:18-21

Main Idea: The past is a great place celebrate and learn from, but a terrible place to dwell

because God is up to something new right now.

Introduction

We’re all here with baggage!

The Two Challenges of New Things:

1. Forgetting: The Challenge of our Past v. 18

a. The Danger in Remembrance

b. The Difficulty of Dwelling

2. Seeing: The Challenge Regarding our Future v. 19-21

a. Trusting God’s Promise

b. Experiencing God’s Presence

c. Envisioning God’s Power

d. Enjoying God’s Provision

Conclusion & Application (Philippians 3:10-14)

1. Celebrate past victories (blessings) and learn from past mistakes, but move on.

2. Envision the new that God can do in you now and let it happen!