2026: MY YEAR OF GREATER TOMORROW

2026: MY YEAR OF GREATER TOMORROW

By Rev. Samuel Arimoro

Main Text: Proverbs 4:18

Key Verse: “But the path of the just is as the shining light, that shineth more and more unto the perfect day.” (Proverbs 4:18)

Supporting Texts: Jeremiah 29:11; Isaiah 43:18-19; Deuteronomy 8:7; Job 8:7; Romans 8:18

Description: A prophetic declaration that 2026 is a divinely ordained year of progress, increase, and a future that is better, brighter, and greater than the past.

INTRODUCTION:
The concept of a “greater tomorrow” is rooted in God’s nature as a progressive and purposeful God. Scripture reveals that God does not lead His people backward but forward, from glory to glory and from strength to strength. As believers step into a new year, they are not merely changing calendars but entering into a divinely designed season with new opportunities and higher possibilities.

Many people fear the future because of past disappointments, failures, or unfulfilled expectations. However, God assures His people that their future is secure in His hands. According to Jeremiah 29:11, God’s plans are for good and not for evil, to give His people a future filled with hope. This truth establishes confidence and faith for the days ahead.

Declaring 2026 as the Year of Greater Tomorrow is a statement of faith rooted in God’s Word. It affirms that what lies ahead is superior to what is behind, and that God is committed to bringing His people into better outcomes, greater testimonies, and higher dimensions of His purpose.

1. GOD IS THE AUTHOR OF A GREATER TOMORROW
A greater tomorrow is not a human wish but a divine intention orchestrated by God Himself.

After establishing this truth, it is important to understand that the future of the believer is guided and shaped by God’s sovereign plan.

a) GOD’S PLANS ARE GOOD AND INTENTIONAL (Jeremiah 29:11) – God designs the future of His people with goodness, peace, and hope, ensuring that what lies ahead is purposeful and beneficial.

b) GOD LEADS HIS PEOPLE FORWARD, NOT BACKWARD (Isaiah 43:18-19) – God calls His people to forget former things because He is actively doing something new that surpasses the past.

c) GOD ORDAINS PROGRESSIVE GLORY (2 Corinthians 3:18) – The Christian journey is designed to move from one level of glory to another, reflecting continual growth and advancement.

d) GOD ENSURES THE FUTURE SURPASSES THE PAST (Job 8:7) – Even when beginnings are small, God guarantees a future that is greater and more impactful.

Biblical Example: Joseph’s early life was marked by rejection and hardship, but God orchestrated a greater tomorrow where he became a ruler and a preserver of nations (Genesis 41:39-44).

2. A GREATER TOMORROW REQUIRES A FORWARD-LOOKING FAITH
Faith is essential to accessing the greater future God has prepared.

After recognising God’s intention, believers must consciously choose to look ahead with confidence rather than remain trapped in past experiences.

a) FAITH RELEASES YOU FROM PAST LIMITATIONS (Philippians 3:13) – Letting go of past failures and successes positions the believer to embrace new possibilities.

b) FAITH SEES BEYOND PRESENT CHALLENGES (2 Corinthians 4:18) – True faith focuses on unseen promises rather than visible obstacles.

c) FAITH ACTIVATES DIVINE POSSIBILITIES (Hebrews 11:6) – God responds to faith by opening doors that human effort alone cannot open.

d) FAITH SPEAKS A BETTER FUTURE INTO EXISTENCE (Mark 11:23) – Declaring God’s Word with confidence aligns the future with divine promises.

Biblical Example: Abraham believed God for a future he could not yet see, and his faith ushered him into a greater tomorrow as the father of many nations (Romans 4:18-21).

3. OBEDIENCE POSITIONS YOU FOR A GREATER TOMORROW
God’s promises are accessed through obedience and alignment with His will.

After believing God for a better future, believers must walk in obedience to sustain and manifest that future.

a) OBEDIENCE ATTRACTS DIVINE DIRECTION (Psalm 32:8) – God guides those who are willing to follow His instructions faithfully.

b) OBEDIENCE RELEASES COVENANT BLESSINGS (Deuteronomy 28:1–2) – Blessings are activated when God’s voice is obeyed wholeheartedly.

c) OBEDIENCE PROTECTS FROM AVOIDABLE ERRORS (Isaiah 1:19) – Willingness and obedience preserve believers from unnecessary losses.

d) OBEDIENCE SUSTAINS LONG-TERM SUCCESS (Joshua 1:8) – Consistent obedience ensures lasting progress and stability.

Biblical Example: Joshua obeyed God’s instructions diligently, and as a result, Israel entered into rest, victory, and possession of their promised future (Joshua 21:43-45).

4. 2026 WILL PRODUCE VISIBLE AND LASTING RESULTS
A greater tomorrow must translate into tangible outcomes that glorify God.

After faith and obedience, God ensures that the future manifests in visible testimonies and lasting impact.

a) EXPECT MEASURABLE PROGRESS (Proverbs 4:18) – Growth in 2026 shall be evident, steady, and undeniable.

b) EXPECT RESTORATION AND INCREASE (Joel 2:25–26) – God compensates for lost years and introduces abundance.

c) EXPECT DIVINE FAVOUR AND OPEN DOORS (Psalm 5:12) – God surrounds His people with favour that grants access to opportunities.

d) EXPECT A FUTURE THAT GLORIFIES GOD (Romans 8:18) – The glory ahead will outweigh every past pain and struggle.

Biblical Example: Job’s latter days were greater than his beginning, as God restored and multiplied all he lost, proving that God specialises in greater tomorrows (Job 42:12).

CONCLUSION:
The declaration of 2026 as the Year of Greater Tomorrow is a prophetic alignment with God’s eternal purpose. It affirms that the future is not uncertain but divinely ordered, filled with hope, growth, and visible advancement. What God has planned ahead is far better than what has been experienced before.

As you walk into 2026 with faith, obedience, and expectation, you will witness God’s hand producing progress, lifting limitations, and unveiling new dimensions of His grace. Your tomorrow shall indeed be greater, brighter, and filled with divine fulfilment.

PRAYER POINTS:
1. Father, I align my life with Your plan for a greater tomorrow in 2026.
2. Lord, remove every mindset that limits my expectation of the future.
3. I receive grace to walk by faith and not by sight this year.
4. Father, order my steps and guide my decisions throughout 2026.
5. Lord, empower me to obey You completely and consistently.
6. I declare that my future shall surpass my past by divine design.
7. Father, let every delayed promise manifest in this new year.
8. Lord, open new doors of opportunity, favour, and progress for me.
9. I receive strength to pursue and fulfil my God-ordained purpose.
10. Father, let 2026 produce testimonies that glorify Your name in my life.

PROPHETIC DECLARATIONS:
1. You are stepping into your year of greater tomorrow by divine authority.
2. Your future in 2026 shall be brighter and better than your past.
3. Every limitation standing against your progress shall give way.
4. You shall experience steady growth, increase, and advancement this year.
5. God shall open doors that will move you into higher dimensions.
6. Your efforts in 2026 shall yield visible and lasting results.
7. You shall not stagnate; you shall move forward by divine speed.
8. Favour shall surround you and distinguish you throughout this year.
9. You shall fulfil God’s purpose and calling without delay.
10. 2026 shall testify that truly, your tomorrow is greater in Jesus’ name.