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EPISODE · Feb 13, 2026 · 18 MIN

Jesus Wept — Waiting, Grief, & Purpose

from Faithful Fridays · host Bobbie Olivera

Why would Jesus wait… when He knew the outcome?In John 11, Jesus delays going to Lazarus. And in that delay, there is grief, confusion, and sorrow. Yet in that same chapter, we see purpose unfolding.In this episode of Faithful Fridays, we talk about holy delay — the kind of waiting that hurts but serves a greater purpose. We explore grief, tears, and the truth that even when Jesus waits, He is not absent.Waiting does not mean God is indifferent. Sometimes it means He is preparing something greater than we can see.Scriptures: John 11:1–44

Why would Jesus wait… when He knew the outcome?In John 11, Jesus delays going to Lazarus. And in that delay, there is grief, confusion, and sorrow. Yet in that same chapter, we see purpose unfolding.In this episode of Faithful Fridays, we talk about holy delay — the kind of waiting that hurts but serves a greater purpose. We explore grief, tears, and the truth that even when Jesus waits, He is not absent.Waiting does not mean God is indifferent. Sometimes it means He is preparing something greater than we can see.Scriptures: John 11:1–44

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