This Is the Lord's Doing – Your Testimony for 2026

Sermon by Rev. Emmanuel Ajuwon – First Sunday Service, January 1, 2026

Key Scripture: Psalm 118:23 (KJV) This is the Lord's doing; it is marvellous in our eyes.

Beloved, as we step into this new year 2026, the Lord has given us a powerful declaration: In 2026, it will be the Lord's doing! It shall not be by power, nor by might, but by the Spirit of the Lord. And it shall be marvellous in our eyes!

Turn to your neighbor and declare: “In 2026, this is the Lord's doing!”

What Does “This Is the Lord's Doing” Mean?

1. It is not the work of man – No human effort alone can produce it.
2. It is a divine act of grace and mercy – Goodness and mercy shall follow you all the days of your life (Psalm 23:6).
3. It is not the result of manipulation – No scheming or shortcuts.
4. God Himself is at work behind the scenes – He orchestrates what eyes cannot see.
5. It defies human explanation – People will ask “How?” and your only answer will be: “This is the Lord's doing!”
6. It bears the divine fingerprint of God – Bringing miracles, blessings, and victory.

Biblical Examples of “The Lord's Doing”

• The Red Sea Crossing (Exodus 14-15) Pharaoh’s chariots were stuck while Israel walked on dry ground. All Egypt’s army perished in the sea. The people sang: “Who is like unto Thee, O Lord... glorious in holiness, fearful in praises, doing wonders?” (Exodus 15:11). In 2026, the God of wonders will visit you every month!
• David’s Elevation (1 Samuel 16) While his brothers stood tall before the prophet, David was in the bush tending sheep. God said, “I have chosen him.” From the backside of life to the throne – that is the Lord's doing! God will lift you from minimum to maximum, from zero to hero, from tenant to landlord.
• Daniel’s Deliverance (Daniel 6) Thrown into the lions’ den, yet the lions became his friends. His enemies became “pepper soup” for the lions. Every trap set for you in 2026 shall catch the digger!
• Lazarus Raised from the Dead (John 11) Dead four days and stinking – yet Jesus called him forth. Impossible situations will turn around.
• Jesus’ Resurrection (Acts 2:23-24) Crucified by wicked hands, yet God raised Him – it was not possible for death to hold Him. The stone the builders rejected became the chief cornerstone.

Signs That It Is Truly “The Lord's Doing”

1. It is marvellous and astonishing – It leaves you speechless, dancing without music (Psalm 126).
2. It is beyond human explanation – Beyond logic, beyond calculation, beyond imagination. Protocols will be broken!
3. It is perfect and permanent – What God does lasts forever (Ecclesiastes 3:14). No reversal, no miscarriage of blessings.
4. It comes suddenly – Joseph went from prisoner to prime minister overnight. The widow’s son rose when Jesus touched the bier. Suddenly, your story will change!
5. It produces joy and overflowing thanksgiving – You will return to this altar with extraordinary offerings that will shock your generation.
6. It bears the seal of grace, not human effort (Romans 9:16) – Not of him that wills or runs, but of God that shows mercy.

What Must We Do for It to Be the Lord's Doing in 2026?

1. Rely on God, not your efforts – Trust in the Lord with all your heart (Proverbs 3:5-6). Human effort ends where divine help begins (Psalm 127:1).
2. Let faith meet obedience – Do whatever He tells you (John 2:5). Faith without obedience is dead; obedience without faith is mere religion.
3. Remain steadfast – Be immovable, always abounding in the work of the Lord (1 Corinthians 15:58). No more inconsistency in church attendance, service, or devotion.
4. Stay connected to Jesus – Abide in Him as the branch in the vine (John 15:4-5). Without Him, we can do nothing.

Altar Call and Prayer

If you are not yet connected to Jesus, or you wandered away in 2025, today is your day of return. He says: “Come unto me, all ye that labour and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest” (Matthew 11:28).

As we sang: “Draw me nearer, nearer blessed Lord...” Many surrendered their lives afresh today. The Lord has shown mercy and written names in the Book of Life.

Father, in 2026, let every testimony in our lives be stamped: THIS IS THE LORD'S DOING! Let it be marvellous in our eyes. Break protocols, exceed calculations, and fill our mouths with laughter and thanksgiving.

In Jesus’ mighty name we pray – Amen!