JOHN 11:21
Why did Jesus delay in going to Lazarus? (John 11:6)
We often expect God to move quickly. We want His plans to fit our fast-moving timetable.
When Jesus lived on earth, His seemingly slow pace sometimes disappointed His friends. In John 11, Mary and Martha sent word that their brother, Lazarus was sick. They knew Jesus could help. But He arrived some four days later, after Lazarus had died. The lament of Martha in John 11:21 meant Jesus did not move fast enough. But He had a greater plan – to raise Lazarus from the dead.
Sometimes, we long for Jesus to move more quickly to answer a prayer. Sometimes, it seems like He is late. But His sovereign schedule is different from ours. He accomplishes His saving work on His timetable, not ours. And the ultimate outcome displays His glory and goodness in ways that are so much greater than our plans.
