A new thing

Revelation 21.5: "He who was seated on the throne said, "I am making everything new!"" I read these words this morning on the second day of the year of our Lord, 2009. Everything new? Really? Could we handle it if EVERYTHING WAS NEW? Probably not in this life. For most of us, there is a sense of security in "carrying over" some of "the old" from last year. O.K., I'm not talking about those extra pounds from too many Christmas dinners and Christmas cookies. But you know what I mean, we don't want too much change, even if it is called "good." "We are happy with our little lives, our little world, just leave us alone." If we are honest with ourselves, isn't that how we feel most of the time? We'd like some change (more money, better health) but just not cataclysmic change. We get comfortable very easily. We get used to the way things are. When it comes right down to it, we are afraid of change. (That's why some people even call it the "c" word!)
And yet, into our little 2008, God says, "I am making everything new!" Happy New Year! 2009!
Jesus once encountered some blind men who cried out "Lord, Son of David, have mercy on us!" Jesus stopped and called them. "What do you want me to do for you?" Why in the world would Jesus ask that? Wouldn't it be obvious that they would want their sight restored?
Maybe not! You see we get used to our handicaps. We get used to our "same old way" of doing things, even if they are hurting us. We resist change, even if it could mean things would get better
Thankfully, the blind men responded to Jesus, "we want our sight." "Jesus had compassion on them and touched their eyes. Immediately they received their sight and followed him." Certainly, having their physical (and spiritual) sight restored meant a new life for them.
Are you willing to let God do a "new thing" in your life this year? How about giving Jesus control of your life this year? How about stepping out into this new year and asking Jesus, "what new thing are you trying to do in my life?"