At the threshold of every year, it’s common to see people making one resolution or the other. The declarations pour in: "This year, I will not smoke," "I will exercise regularly," "I will not procrastinate." These are often followed by a collective mantra—"New year, new resolution."

Now, I don’t have a problem with resolutions in themselves. But let’s ask an honest question: why are the same resolutions made year after year? The resolutions of last year—how far did you go with them? Wasn't there a time you resolved not to procrastinate, yet you still found yourself procrastinating?

What is the essence of making resolutions under the influence of that euphoric end-of-the-year fever that grips people during the so-called "watchnight" or crossover service? These resolutions are often emotional, driven by the excitement of a fresh start rather than a clear understanding of what it takes to move forward.

Let me challenge you, my friends: this time, you don’t need a resolution. Resolutions made out of ignorance or fleeting emotions are a waste of time. If someone tells you to jump up at a watchnight service and shout "Happy New Year!" while clutching a hastily made resolution, know that you're simply riding the wave of the moment, not setting the foundation for true progress.

The Power of Revelation

Let me share with you a discovery I’m praying deeply about for my own life. Are you still reading? Good.

In Galatians 2:2, the Apostle Paul writes:

"I went up by revelation."

Notice, Paul didn’t say he went up by resolution. The NIV puts it this way:

"I went in response to a revelation."

This is profound. Paul didn’t ascend because of the hype of a moment or the pressure of external expectations. He went up because God revealed something to him. His movement was guided by a vision, not a crowd’s excitement or the ticking of the clock into a new year.

What about you? For the coming year, what do you see?

No 30-day vigil or anointed crossover service can see for you what God intends for your life. It is what you see that you become. If you see nothing, then you become nothing.

Revelation, Not Resolution

Paul’s words, "I went up by revelation," teach us that true elevation comes from God’s revelation, not personal resolution. A resolution is often grounded in your own willpower, but revelation is anchored in God’s wisdom. The difference is critical.

When you are about to enter a strange land, would you rush in blindly without guidance? No. You’d look for a map or a guide to show you the way. Similarly, as we face the unfamiliar terrain of a new year, what we need most is revelation. We need God to open our eyes, to illuminate our path so we can walk confidently and purposefully.

If you want to rise above the challenges, uncertainties, and predicaments of the coming year, don’t waste time making empty resolutions. Instead, ask God to open your eyes. Seek His guidance. Let Him show you the steps you need to take.

Enough of Empty Noise

Enough of the empty noise we make every New Year’s Eve. Enough of the chants and declarations without substance or clarity. Your church might have organized a power-packed prayer meeting for you to ring in the new year, and that’s fine. But if you must attend, let your primary prayer be this:

"Father, open my eyes."

Don’t waste that critical moment of the year shouting meaningless resolutions. Instead, position yourself to receive revelation that can direct your life for the next 365 days.

Say this with me:

"I am going up by revelation."

This is your moment. Make it count. Seek revelation. Seek clarity. Then you’ll know exactly what to do—and more importantly, how to move forward. Let this coming year be the year of revelation, not just another round of failed resolutions. God bless you.