I Am the Resurrection and the Life | John 11:17-27

Jesus often makes us wait to see His miracles. Jesus raised Lazarus from the dead, but He did not do it right away. Jesus waited two days after hearing that Lazarus was ill to go to him. Lazarus was in the tomb four days before Jesus raised him. Jesus waited until many Jews had gathered to console Mary and Martha before healing Lazarus. Jesus made them wait. God is seldom early, but He is never late. He is always on time! If we had all of the information that God had, we would understand His timing. But we don't, and that means we need to trust Him. When Jesus makes us wait, may we say with the Psalmist, “I believe that I shall look upon the goodness of the Lord in the land of the living! Wait for the Lord; be strong, and let your heart take courage; wait for the Lord!” (Ps. 27:13-14) Take-Home Message: Jesus makes me wait so that I may believe. Wait, because Jesus can do miracles (17-19). Wait, and Jesus will strengthen your faith (20-23). Wait, and Jesus will give you life (25-27). Message: I Am the Resurrection and the Life Scripture:  John 11:17-27 Simple. Authentic. Jesus. Prairiebible.org