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Behold, I Do A New Thing: Lord, If You Had Been There
July 12, 2026
Summary And Key Points
Introduction
In "Behold, I Do A New Thing: Lord, If You Had Been There" as part of the Rediscovering Jesus We Thought We Knew series, Pastor Elisha explored the story of Lazarus in John 11 to reveal how Jesus often works in ways we do not immediately understand. When God seems silent or delayed, it does not mean He is absent. Even in seasons of disappointment, grief, or spiritual dryness, He is still at work, inviting us to trust Him and recognise the new thing He is doing.Key Points
- God's delay is not God's absence When Lazarus became sick, Jesus intentionally waited before going to Bethany. Although this seemed confusing to Mary and Martha, His delay was not indifference but part of a greater purpose. God often works beyond our timetable, preparing something greater than what we are asking for.
- Bring your honest prayers to God Martha's words, "Lord, if You had been there," were not met with rebuke. Instead, Jesus welcomed her honesty. God invites us to bring our doubts, pain, and disappointments before Him instead of pretending everything is fine. Genuine faith begins with truthful prayer.
- Jesus is our resurrection and life Jesus did not simply promise resurrection—He declared that He is the Resurrection and the Life. Whatever feels dead in our hearts, relationships, hope, or faith can be restored through Him. His power is greater than any wilderness, disappointment, or spiritual dryness.
Conclusion
God is still doing a new thing, even when we cannot yet see it. Instead of allowing disappointment or delay to harden our hearts, we are invited to trust His greater purpose, come honestly before Him, and believe again that Jesus is our Resurrection and Life. As we return to Him, He brings hope, restores what seems lost, and breathes new life into weary hearts.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
In "Behold, I Do A New Thing: Lord, If You Had Been There" as part of the Rediscovering Jesus We Thought We Knew series, Pastor Elisha explored the story of Lazarus in John 11 to reveal how Jesus often works in ways we do not immediately understand. When God seems silent or delayed, it does not mean He is absent. Even in seasons of disappointment, grief, or spiritual dryness, He is still at work, inviting us to trust Him and recognise the new thing He is doing.Key Points
- God's delay is not God's absence When Lazarus became sick, Jesus intentionally waited before going to Bethany. Although this seemed confusing to Mary and Martha, His delay was not indifference but part of a greater purpose. God often works beyond our timetable, preparing something greater than what we are asking for.
- Bring your honest prayers to God Martha's words, "Lord, if You had been there," were not met with rebuke. Instead, Jesus welcomed her honesty. God invites us to bring our doubts, pain, and disappointments before Him instead of pretending everything is fine. Genuine faith begins with truthful prayer.
- Jesus is our resurrection and life Jesus did not simply promise resurrection—He declared that He is the Resurrection and the Life. Whatever feels dead in our hearts, relationships, hope, or faith can be restored through Him. His power is greater than any wilderness, disappointment, or spiritual dryness.
Conclusion
God is still doing a new thing, even when we cannot yet see it. Instead of allowing disappointment or delay to harden our hearts, we are invited to trust His greater purpose, come honestly before Him, and believe again that Jesus is our Resurrection and Life. As we return to Him, He brings hope, restores what seems lost, and breathes new life into weary hearts.Show Transcript
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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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