05/18/2026
Devotion: "Do It Again"
Scripture Reading: Isaiah 43:18-19 (NIV)
*"Forget the former things; do not dwell on the past. See, I am doing a new thing! Now it springs up; do you not perceive it? The song "Do It Again" by Elevation Worship is a powerful anthem of remembrance and trust. It is built on a foundation of historical faithfulness—reminding us that the God who parted the Red Sea, the God who kept His promises to the patriarchs, and the God who has been present in our own past struggles is the same God who stands with us today.
The Foundation of Remembrance
The chorus, "You made a way, where there was no way, and I believe, You'll do it again," is not a request for a miracle; it is a declaration of identity. It shifts our focus from the size of our current obstacle to the character of our God. When we face uncertainty, our instinct is often to panic or retreat. This song calls us to pause and look backward before we look forward.
In the Bible, God often instructed His people to build altars or set up stones of remembrance (like in Joshua 4) specifically so they would not forget what He had done. We need these "stones" in our own lives—moments where we clearly saw God’s hand move. When we sing, "I've seen You move, come move the mountains," we are fueling our current faith with the evidence of our past experiences.
Trusting in the "Not Yet"
The beauty of this devotion lies in the tension between "I've seen You move" and "I believe You'll do it again." There is often a waiting period between our past victories and our future needs. This song invites us to inhabit that waiting period with confidence rather than doubt.
It reminds us that God is not just a God of the past or the future, but a God of the process. He is working even when we cannot see the breakthrough. Our faith is not in the outcome itself, but in the One who holds the outcome in His hands.
Reflection
Take a moment today to do what the song suggests: remember.
* What is a "mountain" God has moved for you in the past?
* How does that memory change the way you view your current situation?
* Can you surrender the how and the when of your current need, resting instead in the certainty that He is still the same faithful God?
Prayer
Lord, thank You for the ways You have shown up in my life before. You have been faithful when I was faithless, and You have made a way when I saw no path forward. Today, I choose to place my trust in Your character. I believe that because You are the same yesterday, today, and forever, You are already at work in my current situation. Help me to walk in that confidence, resting in Your timing and Your power. Amen.
