LEANING INTO GOD’S FUTURE

This message invites us into a powerful reflection on embracing God's future rather than dwelling in the past. Drawing from Isaiah 43, we're reminded that while our history with God is beautiful and important, He calls us not to dwell there but to perceive the new things He's doing right now. The image is striking: God asks, 'Do you not perceive it?' challenging us to open our eyes to His present work. We're encouraged to 'lean into' God's future like a cyclist leaning into a turn to gain speed, or a runner leaning toward the finish line. This isn't about abandoning our past or forgetting God's faithfulness, but about recognizing that our windshield is much larger than our rearview mirror for a reason. The message also addresses the reality that God's plans unfold slowly, steadily, and surely, as Habakkuk reminds us. Waiting is one of the hardest spiritual disciplines, yet God is always working, always planning, always doing. For those of us navigating change in our lives, families, or faith communities, this message offers hope that God's good work continues across generations, and He who began that work will be faithful to complete it.