Text: Isaiah 43:19 – “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.”
By: Min. Eliezer Owoichoya Onah
Introduction
Every new season requires preparation. God may be ready to do a new thing, but if we are not rightly positioned, we may miss it. Positioning means aligning ourselves spiritually, mentally, and practically with the move of God. Just as the Israelites had to leave Egypt to enter Canaan, we must shift our posture to receive God’s “new things.”
God’s new works are often accompanied by unusual circumstances, requiring spiritual sensitivity, courage, and willingness to step into the unknown.
Biblical Definition & Lexical Meaning
The Hebrew phrase חֲדָשָׁה (ḥadashah), translated “a new thing,” stems from the root ḥadash, meaning fresh or novel—something that has not existed before.
The verb תִצְמָח (titzmach), “it shall spring forth,” conveys a vibrant image of sprouting or budding—implying sudden and dynamic emergence, often unexpected but divinely orchestrated.
Theological Insights from Commentaries
- Barnes’s Notes describes “a new thing” as “something that has not hitherto occurred, some unheard of and wonderful event”—signaling that God’s act surpasses anything previously done.
- BibleHub’s commentary uses the imagery of a germinating herb to illustrate how divine providence brings things about quietly yet assuredly; God’s new act will exceed past miracles in significance.
- Matthew Henry highlights that while the prophecy looked ahead to deliverance from Babylon, it ultimately points beyond to the redemption of sinners through Christ and the establishment of the Messianic kingdom.
Broader Biblical Connections
This concept of “new thing” resonates throughout Scripture:
- 2 Corinthians 5:17 declares believers are new creations in Christ—the old is gone, and all things have become new.
- Revelation 21:5 echoes: “Behold, I make all things new.”
New things are always linked to transformation, renewal, and divine purpose.
Summary: What “New Things” Means Biblically
- Unprecedented, Divine Action: This “new thing” is something unheard of, far surpassing any miracle yet witnessed.
- Active and Emerging: It’s not merely promised—it’s already springing forth, unfolding now.
- Redemptive and Messianic: While rooted in the historical hope of Israel’s deliverance, it ultimately points to Christ’s redemptive work and the new covenant.
- Transformative Hope: It signals not just restoration but an entirely fresh beginning—spiritually, communally, and eternally.
Suggested Definition (Bible Dictionary Style)
New thing (ḥadashah): A fresh, unprecedented act of God—“something new”—that springs forth unexpectedly. Often symbolizing divine redemption, renewal, and transformation beyond anything previously experienced (Isaiah 42:9; 43:19; 2 Corinthians 5:17; Revelation 21:5).
Ways to Position for New Things
- Let Go of the Past
“Remember ye not the former things…” (Isaiah 43:18).
Past failures breed discouragement, and past successes breed complacency. New seasons require fresh focus. - Perceive What God is Doing
“Shall ye not know it?” (Isaiah 43:19).
Spiritual sensitivity through prayer, fasting, meditation on the Word, and worship helps discern God’s new move (1 Corinthians 2:9-10). - Develop Faith for the Impossible
New things often look humanly impossible (wilderness ways, rivers in deserts).
Faith is key to receiving what seems unattainable (Hebrews 11:6). - Obedience and Readiness to Act
Every new instruction demands obedience (Gen. 12:1–4, Abraham).
Positioning means acting promptly when God directs. - Renew Your Mindset
Old mindsets cannot host new seasons (Mark 2:22—new wine needs new wineskins).
Transformation of thought aligns you with God’s unfolding plan (Romans 12:2). - Maintain an Atmosphere of Worship and Gratitude
Thanksgiving prepares the heart for fresh manifestations (Psalm 100:4).
Worship aligns your spirit with heaven’s rhythm and cultivates receptivity.
Applications
- Don’t allow yesterday to limit tomorrow.
- Expect God in unusual places and ways.
- Stay alert and flexible to divine instructions.
- Surround yourself with faith-filled environments and people who encourage spiritual growth.
Prayer Points
- Lord, deliver me from every attachment to the past that hinders my new season.
- Holy Spirit, sharpen my sensitivity to perceive what You are doing.
- Father, release in me the faith to embrace the impossible.
- Lord, prepare my heart and mind for the new things You are bringing my way.
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