Believing After The Deadline - Audio

Greater Life Church

Sometimes, we put deadlines on things, and when they don't happen, we are disappointed. Martha and Mary sent for Jesus because their brother was so sick. Faith was not their problem. They know where to turn in their time of need. However, Jesus did not move when they wanted Him to, and it was delayed until after Lazarus died. For some, that delay would have caused them to question their faith. On the way to see Lazarus, Jesus announces that he is dead. The Jews believed that the soul hovered over the body for three days. Jesus intentionally waited until the fourth day to arrive after the deadline. It is never too late when God shows up. We get so focused on deadlines that we fail to see what is in front of us. No doubt, Mary and Martha did not want to endure the days of suffering and sadness about their brother's death. However, sometimes, we have to go through things so someone else can believe.