You’ve come to the end of another year.

You’ve come to the end of another year – the end of another adventure. You’re a little older; a little more experienced; and you have a few more scars on your body and soul. But the good news there’s a new year just ahead of you and it can be the new beginning you’ve dreamed of that will change you for the rest of your life. It can be your new adventure just ahead.

You are on the brink of a brand new year! New challenges! New adventure! New blessings! 2010 was GREAT! 2011 was Fine! 2012 – Well – it could be the end! Or maybe the beginning of the end! That’s kind of gloomy – if you aren’t prepared. It’s kind of scary if you aren’t spiritually ready. But in Scripture Jesus says, “And surely I am with you always – to the very end of the age.” Matt. 28:20

 The first thing you need to know about this coming year – is Jesus will be with you. There is nothing you will face this coming year that you and Jesus can’t handle.

 Nothing that happens this coming year is going to take Him by surprise. It may startle you. It may take you by surprise. But Jesus already knows – He already sees 2012 from beginning to end! So don’t be afraid. Be strong and courageous. Remember what the Lord said to Joshua when Moses died? It was the end of an era. The leadership was changing. God was taking Moses home and Joshua was to be the new leader. After God told Him that He would never leave him or forsake him, He said, “Be strong and very courageous. Joshua 1:7

If you want to be successful wherever you go Then be careful to be an obedient follower. Do you want to have a prosperous in 2012 then: “Do not let this Book of the Law depart from your mouth; meditate on it day and night so that you may be careful to do everything written in it. THEN you will be prosperous and successful.” Joshua 1:8

So this new year, determine that you are going to walk in obedience with God. He will never leave you. He will never forsake you. And the weaker you are – the stronger He will be. As long as you keep your hand in His nail scarred hand – nothing the future holds needs to frighten you.

Tomorrow this old year is gone. But the good news – 2012 is NOT the end. It’s the beginning. It can be a new beginning to a new and happier life for you. God promises prosperity and success and blessing for this coming year. All you have to do is walk through it with Him.