The God of Now: Seeing What God Is Doing Today

By Menkato V Awomi

God is still the same yesterday, today, and forever, and He's not going to change His principles of working things out."

It is a common human tendency to live outside of the present moment. Even within the fold of believers, many of us spend our mental and spiritual energy dwelling in the timeline of the past, or anxiously trying to measure our worth by projecting into the future. In doing so, we often miss the most vital timeframe of all: the Now. We miss what God is doing in the present moment of our lives.

As we stand at the threshold of new seasons and a new year, it is vital to align our perspective with God’s eternal principles.

The Danger of the Rearview Mirror

In Isaiah 43:18-19, God spoke a profound word to the children of Israel, a word that transcends time and applies directly to us today:

"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."

God is explicitly instructing us to stop looking backward. But what exactly are we looking at?

The Weight of Old Hurts

For many, "dwelling in the past" means replaying the tapes of failure, disappointment, and unanswered prayers. It is easy to become paralyzed by the memory of how bad things were, the tests, the trials, and the hurts of pasts.  When we fixate on these scars, fear creates a stronghold. We become afraid to make new choices, afraid to step out in faith, and afraid to trust God again.

The Trap of Past Glories

However, the command to "remember not" also applies to our victories. Some of us are stuck in the nostalgia of "the good old days." We have tasted blessings, favor, open doors, and answered prayers. While it is valid and right to celebrate those testimonies, we cannot live in them.

God makes it clear: whether your past was a wilderness of pain or a palace of glory, don't dwell there. Resting on yesterday's victory can make us complacent, and dwelling on yesterday's failure can make us hopeless. Both hinder your future.

The "New Thing" Requires Perception

God says, "Behold, I am doing a new thing... do you not perceive it?"

This is a challenging question. God is at work, but often we are too distracted by what was to see what is. He speaks of "fresh promises"—unexpected blessings, favors, and divine interventions that He is preparing for us right now.

He promises to make "a way in the wilderness and rivers in the desert." This is the definition of the impossible. Where there is no direction (wilderness), He creates a path. Where there is no life source (desert), He brings a river. He is asking us to trust His ability to bring life and direction where logic says there is none.

The God of Now

Just as we must release the past, we must also guard against the anxiety of the future. God is the "God of Now." His name is "I AM," not "I WAS" or "I WILL BE." He works in the present tense.

Jesus Himself gave us the blueprint for this mindset in Matthew 6:34 (The Message):

"Give your entire attention to what God is doing right now, and don't get worked up about what may or may not happen tomorrow. God will help you deal with whatever hard things come up when the time comes."

God is not asking us to be irresponsible about the future, but He is commanding us not to worry about it. He wants us to enjoy every season of our life. He is a good Father who wants His children to experience the blessings of the current moment. When we live in fear of tomorrow, we rob ourselves of the grace available for today.

Straining Toward What is Ahead

As we navigate our new year and new life, we must adopt the posture of the Apostle Paul. In Philippians, Paul declared that despite his background—both his religious accolades (the good) and his persecution of the church (the bad)—he chose to do one thing:

"Forgetting what is behind and straining toward what is ahead."

Paul understood that the life God wants us to have in His Son, Jesus Christ, requires focus. We cannot sprint toward the finish line while looking over our shoulder.

God is inviting you to be alert. He is inviting you to notice His work happening in the present moment.

Let us release the heavy baggage of old failures. Let us step out of the shadow of past glories. Let us stop worrying about the "what ifs" of tomorrow. Instead, let us trust God for the Now. He is making a way in your wilderness. He is bringing a river to your desert.

The new thing is springing forth. Do you perceive it?

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