[Discoveries] 06-19-08 The delay -- John 11:6

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/*Yet when [Jesus] heard that Lazarus was sick, He stayed where He was 
two more days. -- John 11:6*/

Do the math. When Jesus got to Bethany, Lazarus had been in the grave 
for four days. Even if Jesus had left as soon as He got the message that 
Lazarus was ill, He still would have been two days late to prevent the 
death of His friend.

The delay of Jesus established a couple of important things: First, 
Jesus knew exactly what was going on. The death of Lazarus did not take 
Him by surprise. Second, Jesus was completely in charge. This wasn't a 
matter of Jesus running frantically from one need to another, never 
quite able to keep up. No, He had a mission, and He would fulfill it.

We can talk about these delays all day long. But until we experience 
one, it's hard to understand what's on the other side. But let me ask 
this: How do you imagine Mary, Martha and Lazarus were different after 
Lazarus was raised from the dead? Sometimes, life's most 
transformational experiences will not happen without a delay.

Be encouraged!
Dwight

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