Isaiah 43:19 “Look, I am about to do something new. Now it begins to happen! Do you not recognise it? Yes, I will make a road in the desert and paths in the wilderness.”
Life unfolds in seasons, and God is never idle within them. He is a purposeful, intentional God who works continuously, quietly shaping, redirecting, opening, and spreading. His plans according to divine timing. Whether we are aware of it or not, God is always at work. The question is not if He is moving, but whether we are discerning what He is doing and aligning our lives with His agenda.
As we step into the year 2026, one of the most important spiritual postures we can adopt is discernment. Discernment allows us to recognise God’s movement in our personal lives and cooperate with His purpose rather than resist it or overlook it. When we discern His agenda, we position ourselves to walk with clarity, confidence, and divine assistance.
GOD IS ALWAYS DOING SOMETHING NEW
Through the prophet Isaiah, God spoke words of hope and expectation to His people. He declared that He was about to do something new—and not in some distant future, but now. The new work had already begun. The striking question God asked was, “Do you not recognise it?” This reveals something profound: God’s activity does not always announce itself loudly. Sometimes, it unfolds quietly, requiring spiritual sensitivity to perceive.
The “new thing” God spoke of was not merely a change in circumstances but a divine intervention: making roads in deserts and pathways in wildernesses. In other words, God was promising direction where there was confusion, provision where there was lack, and access where there had previously been none. This same God continues to work in this way today.
RECOGNITION BRINGS ADVANTAGE
Recognising God’s agenda gives you an undeniable advantage in life. When you understand what God is doing in a particular season, you stop striving blindly and start moving intentionally. You no longer waste energy pursuing what looks appealing but is misaligned with God’s purpose for that moment.
Many people enter a new year with a long list of personal goals—career aspirations, financial milestones, relationships they hope to establish, or dreams they long to fulfil. While these desires are not wrong, they must be held loosely. True stability and fulfilment come when our plans are aligned with God’s counsel. When we discern His agenda, His grace strengthens our efforts, and our steps are ordered with precision.
WALKING IN FAITH AND CONFIDENCE
Knowing God’s assignment for your life produces a quiet confidence. You begin to move through life with assurance, not because everything is predictable, but because you trust the One who holds the outcome. Faith becomes natural, not forced. Decisions become clearer, not burdensome.
When you are aligned with God’s agenda, even challenges serve a purpose. Obstacles no longer feel like setbacks but like training grounds. Delays do not discourage you, because you understand that timing is part of God’s design. Discernment transforms uncertainty into expectation.
A CALL TO SEEK GOD’S AGENDA FOR 2026
This year is not meant to be lived reactively. It is an invitation to live intentionally. God desires to reveal His heart and direction to those who seek Him with sincerity. Discovering God’s agenda is not about predicting the future; it is about developing intimacy with Him so that His leading becomes familiar.
Make a conscious decision to seek God’s plan for your life in 2026. Spend time in prayer, reflection, and stillness. Ask Him what He is emphasising in this season. Is He calling you to grow, to wait, to step out, or to let go? As you listen, trust that He is faithful to guide you.
When God reveals His agenda, He also provides the grace to walk it out. You may not know every detail of how the year will unfold, but you can know how it will end: in fulfilment, growth, and purpose, because God always completes what He begins.
Child of God, do not rush ahead of Him, and do not lag. Discern His agenda for this new season and walk confidently into all He has prepared for you.
PRAYER
Heavenly Father, thank You for the gift of life and the privilege of walking with You. I ask for the grace to discern, recognize, and align with Your agenda for my life in the year 2026. Open my eyes to see what You are doing and strengthen my heart to follow You faithfully. I trust You completely. In Jesus’ name,
amen.
QUESTION FOR MEDITATION
How can I become more spiritually attentive so I can recognise and walk in God’s agenda for my life in 2026?
SIX KEY TAKEAWAY POINTS
God is always at work, even when His activity is not immediately visible: Discernment helps us recognise His movement in every season of life.
Recognising God’s agenda gives clarity and direction:
It allows us to focus our energy on what truly matters.
Alignment with God’s purpose brings confidence and peace:
Faith becomes natural when we trust His leading.
Personal plans are best fulfilled when surrendered to God’s counsel:
His agenda always produces lasting results.
Challenges often confirm, rather than contradict, God’s plan:
Discernment helps us see purpose even in difficulty.
Seeking God’s agenda requires intentional prayer and reflection:
God faithfully reveals His direction to those who seek Him sincerely.
