Raynette K. Weiss Ministries wishes all of you a very Happy New Years,
2 Corinthians 5:17 – Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation. The old has passed away; behold, the new has come.
Isaiah 43:18-19 – “Remember not the former things, nor consider the things of old. 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.
Jeremiah 29:11 – For I know the plans I have for you, declares the Lord, plans for welfare and not for evil, to give you a future and a hope.
Proverbs 3:5-6 – Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and do not lean on your own understanding. In all your ways acknowledge him, and he will make straight your paths.
Revelation 21:5 – And he who was seated on the throne said, “Behold, I am making all things new.” Also he said, “Write this down, for these words are trustworthy
Lesson:
In the Bible, the new year was a time of celebration and thanksgiving to God for his goodness. The Bible also indicates that the new year was a time to look forward and commit to God’s will.
Here are some ways the Bible mentions the new year:
- The month of Nisan
The first month of the Jewish calendar, which began in the spring during the time of Passover. The Bible says that the tribes of Israel became a faith community in this mon - The new moon of Tishri
The seventh month, which coincided with the beginning of autumn. Ezekiel 40:1 uses the phrase “the head of the year” or “the beginning of the year” in reference to the tenth day of Tishri, the Day of Atoneme - The month of A biblical New Year.
The first month of the year, which began when the barley was ready for harvest. This was usually in the last week of April or the first we
Some say that New Year’s Day can be a time to reflect on the past year and look forward to the future. It can also be a time to reset your heart and recommit to turning to Christ every day.
Not many people realize that New Year is a Christian Festival. 1st Jan marks the Day that Jesus was presented in the Temple, formally received the name “Jesus,” and was circumcised. Time is divided between BC (Before Christ) and AD (Anno Domini; the year of the Lord.)
Why does the new year begin on January 1? The Roman republican calendar and the Julian calendar both recognized January 1 as the beginning of the New Year. The date was chosen partly in honor of Janus, the Roman god of beginnings and the month’s namesake.
Closing Prayer Heavenly Father Thank You for new beginnings. What an incredible day this is with a fresh year’s potential stretched out before me. I want to be found faithful this year in each and every opportunity You bring to me. Thank You, Lord, for new beginnings. I pray this in Jesus’ name.
Lord Jesus take complete control of my life and help me to walk in Your footsteps daily by the power of the Holy Spirit. Thank you Lord for saving me and I know you will answer my prayers. In Jesus name I pray. Amen.
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