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Delay is not rejection Although Jesus loved Martha, Mary, and Lazarus, he stayed where he was for the next two days and did not go to them. Finally, after two days, he said to his disciples, "Let's go to Judea again." John 11:5-7 NLT God often delays His response out of love, as He works all things together for good. Mary and Martha had sent their friend Jesus a message about the critical condition of their brother, Lazarus, and their urgent need for his help: "Lord, the one you love is very sick" (John 11:3). But instead of rushing off to Bethany, Jesus stayed where he was for two days before responding to Mary and Martha's plea. When he did arrive, he raised Lazarus from the dead in a magnificent display of his power. Just as Mary and Martha struggled when Jesus answered their prayers for Lazarus in a time and way different from what they had expected, we get frustrated when the Lord delays in coming to us and answering our prayers. As it did for the grieving sisters, two days (or two months or two years) of waiting can seem like an eternity to us. But in the midst of the "delay," God is not inactive. He is teaching us patience, perseverance, and faith and is planning to glorify himself in our circumstances. While we are waiting, he wants to cleanse our hearts and refocus us on Jesus. The Spirit always knows what will glorify God, and we can trust him when we're in the waiting room. May the Lord bless you and keep you |
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hello heidi, i am glad that you enjoyed it sister, cheers May the Lord bless you and keep you
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7/1/2009 5:30 pm |
Hello Brother, Thank you soooo much for this encouraging message. You don't know how much I needed to hear this words. Blessings to you and family  
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then my job is done rosie, hahahaha, glad to see you stop by, cheers May the Lord bless you and keep you
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