What’s the Hurry?

What’s the Hurry?

 Now Jesus loved Martha and her sister and Lazarus. So when he heard that Lazarus was sick, he stayed where he was two more days. John 11:5-6

God doesn’t hurry. He doesn’t rush. He’s never early.

That drives me crazy. And I think I’m probably not alone in my sentiment.

The scripture above says it all. Jesus loved Mary, Martha and Lazarus. Lazarus was near death and his sisters sent a message to Jesus for him to come quickly.

So Jesus dropped everything and rushed off to be by their side. Right?

Uh, no.

So when he heard that Lazarus was sick, he stayed where he was two more days . . . .  And then Lazarus died.

God doesn’t hurry. He doesn’t rush. He’s never early.

He knows the end of the story. He sees the big picture. He understands the higher purpose.

Jesus needed to wait two more days. He needed Lazarus to be dead—four days dead—so that he could accomplish his Father’s plan.

Are you waiting? Are you wishing Jesus would hurry up and do something? Are you thinking that God is taking his sweet time as you seek him for:

The salvation of an unbelieving friend
Financial provision
Employment
The healing of a terminally ill loved-one
The mending of a broken relationship
Guidance for a really big decision

God isn’t late. Remember that it wasn’t too late even after Lazarus had died.

It’s not too late now. God has a plan. Something is up. And no matter how late it seems, Jesus is still coming.