This revelation today brings the conclusion and clarity to the kind of “new thing” the Lord has prepared for us to walk in this year. It is a startling work that goes far beyond any familiar patterns of breakthrough and moves us into unprecedented dimensions of the divine glory of Jesus for those who love Him and are called according to His purpose. John.17:22-24.

The Holy Spirit drew my attention to John 11:3–6, where Martha and Mary sent word to Jesus concerning Lazarus’ sickness. We must realize that though Lazarus was deeply loved by Jesus, the Lord deliberately did not respond immediately to this urgent request. If Jesus had responded by immediately going to their home, He would have only performed a customary healing miracle, which was already commonplace in His ministry and would have added to all the others He had done.

Jesus in order to set the stage for a greater dimension of glory stayed where He was for two more days. This intentional delay reveals a profound truth that the Lord’s love is not measured by the speed of His response, but by the magnitude of glory He intends to reveal.

Jesus declared ahead of time in response to the request that Lazarus’ sickness was “not unto death, but for the glory of God, that the Son of God may be glorified through it.” What the Lord had in mind was not a routine miracle, but a premiere, history-altering act that is the raising of a man who had been dead and buried for four days. This was to establish irrefutable proof that Jesus is the Resurrection and the Life, One who reaches beyond the finality of the grave and overturns the ultimate limitation of humanity.

The raising of Lazarus from the grave was unlike any previous miracle Jesus had performed. Though Jesus had raised others before, from death, no one had ever been raised after burial in a grave cementing the permanent end of life on earth. This singular event shattered every natural law and produced a testimony so powerful that it permanently altered the spiritual climate of the region.

The Holy Spirit then highlighted the stunning aftermath results of this new thing in John 12:9–11, where crowds flocked not only to see Jesus but also to see Lazarus the living evidence of resurrection power in the present. The miracle did not end at the tomb because it continued to multiply fruit for the Kingdom. Many believed in Jesus because of Lazarus’ living testimony, so much so that religious leaders plotted to kill Lazarus as well, because his very existence threatened their resistance to truth.

This reveals a critical pattern of the “new thing” the Lord is doing because it will not be easily contained, silenced, or dismissed. It will be so undeniable and infallible that even the opposition will validate its power. The testimony will speak louder than words, drawing people from far and near by the compelling conviction for them to seek Jesus with fresh urgency for life.

The Holy Spirit made it clear that this kind of overflowing miracle is exactly what Jesus is preparing for His people to walk in. A miraculous work so unique, so visible, and so transformational that it changes reputation, position, and influence instantly, just as it did for the household of Martha and Mary. Their home became a centre of divine attention, and their status in Israel shifted dramatically because of one act of resurrection power.

This word also carries a loving caution for us as followers never to limit the scope of the Lord’s power. When Jesus instructed the men present  to roll the stone away, Martha’s fear and doubt surfaced. This caused Jesus to gently correct her, reminding her that belief must always precede manifestation, when He said, “Did I not tell you that if you would believe you would see the glory of God?” This word underscores the need for our hearts to remain aligned, by continuing to be trusting, and obedient, even when the Lord’s instructions challenge all human logic, emotions, or past disappointments.

The Holy Spirit invites you to receive the abundance of grace flowing from these words so that  you can be properly positioned, by walking carefully and expectantly, regardless of opposite temporary outcomes, until the appointed moment of manifestation of the glory arrives. As Martha eventually celebrated what she first struggled to believe, which shall always be the reward of those who hold fast in faith, to experience the fullness of what the Lord has planned.

The word concludes with a clarion call to an intentional agreement to align our hearts with heaven’s purpose and to fully embrace the reality that the Lord is preparing a “new thing” to manifest on earth that will rewrite the story of our lives permanently, for His glory and for the drawing of many souls into the Kingdom of Jesus.

I declare in the name of Jesus that you will not miss the new thing the Lord has ordained for your life in this season. I declare that in the name of Jesus you will no longer measure the Lord’s ability by the former miracles you have experienced, or the past delays, or natural limitations which have challenged your results from the Lord. I decree that your heart is strengthened with might to believe and receive, then obey, by standing in resolute faith until the glory of the Lord is revealed in your life. 

I decree that the Lord will do in your life what has never been seen before by a testimony of resurrection that cannot be denied, silenced, or hidden. I declare that in the name of Jesus your story of glory manifested will draw many souls to Jesus,  thus causing your position to shift suddenly, and your life will become living infallible proof that Jesus Christ is the Resurrection and the Life. As you choose on purpose to agree with the Holy Spirit, you will partake fully of this new extraordinary thing the Lord is doing, the narrative of your life will be changed forever for the glory of God, in Jesus’ mighty name. Amen.