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According to the Good Hand of the Lord: Behold, I Am Doing a New Thing
January 18, 2026
Summary And Key Points
Introduction
Pastor Elisha preached “According to the Good Hand of the Lord: Behold, I Am Doing a New Thing”, as part of NCC’s 2026 direction. This message further frames the church’s coming deep dive into the Gospel of John, clarifying that the year is not about “spiritual cosmetics,” hype, or religious adjustments, but about realignment, turning our hearts and perspective back to Jesus so we can walk in true freedom and recognize God’s work in both valleys and victories.
Key Points
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God’s “new thing” starts with alignment, not hype; realigning our hearts and perspective back to Jesus, not doing “spiritual cosmetics.”
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Drift often comes from familiarity, not rebellion; faith becomes routine and shallow, so we need to rediscover Jesus and true freedom again.
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“The good hand of the Lord” (Ezra) means God’s presence through the journey; not the absence of trouble, but God’s protection and guidance in it.
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God’s hand rests on people who seek Him, like Ezra: study the Word, practice it, teach it (Ezra 7:10).
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Lift up your eyes for a new perspective, don’t live in nostalgia; see what God is doing now (Isaiah 43), trust His daily mercy (Lamentations 3), and look to Jesus and the harvest ahead (John 4, Isaiah 40).
Conclusion
Pastor Elisha called the church to enter 2026 with a re-centered vision of Jesus, not recycled faith. God’s “new thing” is not built on emotional momentum, but on seeking, surrender, and a renewed heart. Ezra’s story reminds believers that God’s good hand remains present even in ruined environments and difficult journeys, and Scripture repeatedly calls God’s people to lift their eyes to see God’s faithfulness, to see the harvest, and to see beyond the present. The closing invitation was simple and weighty: turn your eyes back to Jesus, honor Him as God in every circumstance, and walk together into the future under the good hand of the Lord.
About New Covenant Community
Looking for a church in Sentul? New Covenant Community welcomes you with authentic worship, real community, and practical biblical teaching. English services (with live Chinese translations). Visit Sundays at 10am.
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Summary And Key Points
Introduction
Pastor Elisha preached “According to the Good Hand of the Lord: Behold, I Am Doing a New Thing”, as part of NCC’s 2026 direction. This message further frames the church’s coming deep dive into the Gospel of John, clarifying that the year is not about “spiritual cosmetics,” hype, or religious adjustments, but about realignment, turning our hearts and perspective back to Jesus so we can walk in true freedom and recognize God’s work in both valleys and victories.
Key Points
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God’s “new thing” starts with alignment, not hype; realigning our hearts and perspective back to Jesus, not doing “spiritual cosmetics.”
-
Drift often comes from familiarity, not rebellion; faith becomes routine and shallow, so we need to rediscover Jesus and true freedom again.
-
“The good hand of the Lord” (Ezra) means God’s presence through the journey; not the absence of trouble, but God’s protection and guidance in it.
-
God’s hand rests on people who seek Him, like Ezra: study the Word, practice it, teach it (Ezra 7:10).
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Lift up your eyes for a new perspective, don’t live in nostalgia; see what God is doing now (Isaiah 43), trust His daily mercy (Lamentations 3), and look to Jesus and the harvest ahead (John 4, Isaiah 40).
Conclusion
Pastor Elisha called the church to enter 2026 with a re-centered vision of Jesus, not recycled faith. God’s “new thing” is not built on emotional momentum, but on seeking, surrender, and a renewed heart. Ezra’s story reminds believers that God’s good hand remains present even in ruined environments and difficult journeys, and Scripture repeatedly calls God’s people to lift their eyes to see God’s faithfulness, to see the harvest, and to see beyond the present. The closing invitation was simple and weighty: turn your eyes back to Jesus, honor Him as God in every circumstance, and walk together into the future under the good hand of the Lord.
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