The Wait is not Waisted

Sometimes, God makes us wait to deliver us from certain situations because He’s not only working on the problem itself but also preparing us for something greater. Waiting can be difficult, but through it, God teaches us patience, trust, and deepens our faith. When the solution or breakthrough finally comes, it’s undeniable that His hand was in it. The delay allows for His glory to be revealed in ways we may not have imagined, showing that only He could have worked it out.

One of the best examples is the story of Lazarus (John 11:1-44). Lazarus was gravely ill, and his sisters, Mary and Martha, called for Jesus to come and heal him. But Jesus didn’t go right away. In fact, He arrived four days after Lazarus had already died. From a human perspective, it seemed like all hope was lost. But Jesus had something bigger in mind. He didn’t just want to heal Lazarus—He wanted to demonstrate His power over death. When Jesus finally arrived, He called Lazarus out of the tomb, and Lazarus was raised from the dead. This wasn’t just a miracle for Lazarus’ family; it was a moment where God’s glory was fully displayed for everyone to see. Jesus showed that God’s timing is perfect and that delays are often for a greater purpose.

This example reminds us that even when things look bleak or when God seems to be “delayed,” He is never late. He makes us wait because He is crafting something far greater than what we expect. The wait is not wasted—it's preparing us to experience His glory in ways we couldn’t imagine. And when He finally moves, there will be no doubt that it was God’s power that brought the breakthrough.