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Week of December 28, 2025
Here we are at the last Sunday of 2025. As we look back on 2025, it may have been a year that had a lot of grief and disappointment. Someone said the best thing about 2025 is that it is over. Regardless of how difficult 2025 has been, the new year has the potential for many blessings in spite of circumstances.
Jesus understands the desire for new beginnings. For every person that comes to Him in brokenness, He washes away the old and makes a brand-new creation. Maybe some events of 2025 have left you hurting and searching for relief. I will tell you that hope, help, and healing are found in Jesus alone. As difficult as it may be, I encourage you to leave your burdens at the feet of Jesus and cast all your cares on Him because He cares for you. Decide to leave those things behind and walk into the new year with your head held high.
None of us know what this New Year will bring, what problems we will face or what will come our way. Regardless, we have the promise found in Isaiah 54:17 that says, “No weapon formed against you shall prosper, And every tongue which rises against you in judgment You shall condemn. This is the heritage of the servants of the Lord, and their righteousness is from Me,” says the Lord.
And we don't even know what blessings the Lord has in store for us. But one thing is for sure and that is no matter what the New Year brings our way, we don't have to be afraid because Jesus Christ will be there for us. In Hebrews 13:5 we read, “For He Himself has said, “I will never leave you nor forsake you.” There is no other relationship with anyone or possession that will give you the peace of God. But as I’ve said before you can have the peace of God, you must first have peace with God. Is your heart and mind filled with turmoil, anxiety, fear, and apprehension? You can replace these with the peace of God today. Trust in Him, believe in Him, draw closer to Him and He will give you His peace. Isaiah 26:3 promises, “You will keep him in perfect peace, whose mind is stayed on You, because he trusts in You.”
Pastor Dave
