Lazarus was dead for four days, I mean even an insane man would believe that there would be no more Lazarus, but what then happened? but Did Lazarus come back or not? of course he did!. How long have you been living with that situation? I really don't care what your situation is or how dead it is, I've got good news for you, it is coming back to life.
Jesus loved Martha and family yet when He received the news that Lazarus was ill He stayed back. you cannot say that He was wicked, Can I tell you something, never see God's staying back as God's rejection, disapproval and abandonment. I don't know what situation you are in that you think that God has abandoned you and forgotten about you, I'm here to tell you that 'There is a set time'. stop acting like you are wiser than God, He knows exactly what He is doing. stop acting like a prophet of Baal, your God answers prayers, He is not Baal.
Do not say 'God doesn't love me, God does not care', we are told in John 11:5, "Now Jesus loved Martha, and her sister, and Lazarus" Jesus loved them yet in verse 6 of John, we are told that, "When he had heard therefore that he was sick, he abode two days still in the same place where he was". Jesus still stayed back 2 more days where He was, before He started travelling to where Lazarus was, you cannot say that Jesus was unfair, God forbid. Can I tell you something, never see God's staying back as God's rejection, disapproval and abandonment. I don't know what situation you are in that you think that God has abandoned you and forgotten about you, I'm here to tell you that 'There is a set time'. stop acting like you are wiser than God, He knows exactly what He is doing. stop acting like a prophet of Baal, your God answers prayers, He is not Baal.
While reading this, I was wondering why did Jesus even need to travel to where Lazarus was, He would have just spoken a Word instantly and Lazarus would be healed instead of dying, by the way, it was still the same Jesus that spoke His Word, "Go thy way; thy son lives" and the Royal Official's son got healed instantly where he was, far away from where Jesus spoke the Word as seen in John 4:50-53. So one can say that there is actually no need for Jesus to travel to where Lazarus was, for Lazarus to get healed, but He did, no wonder the Word of God in Isaiah 55:8 says, "For my thoughts are not your thoughts, neither are your ways my ways, says the LORD".
Stop trying to think of how and when God will do it, just do your own part, God is big enough to carry out His responsibilities. All you need to know is that it must be done whether the devil likes it or not. All you need to know is that no devil can stop you from receiving your miracle. All you need to know is that God can never fail, He can never lie. Don't look at how dead the situation is look at the abilities and capabilities of your God. From the little we know, we are certain that Nothing is impossible with God, so your faith in the Word of God is what will take you to your promised land. Jesus asked a striking question everyone should answer in Luke 18:8, "I tell you that he will avenge them speedily. Nevertheless when the Son of man cometh, shall He find faith on the earth?. So now I ask you, if Jesus were to come with your miracle now over that long standing issue of yours, will He find faith with you?? Some of us have lost all hope, As a matter of fact, they have resolved to seek other fake alternatives in a bid to get a solution, because to them God is just delaying and wasting time. Mary and Martha would have simply called on some sorcerers or witchcraft persons in their time so that they can get healing for their only brother, but they did not, Now is that foolishness? No! it is wisdom and total faith in Jesus. In other words, they believed that what Jesus cannot do for them, then let it not be done. How many of us can boldly say that today? How many of us can say to ourselves, what Jesus cannot give me, let me not have it??. We need to stop showing conditional love to Jesus, He knows. What you do not get from God is fake and will NEVER last, instead of it being a remedy, it will be a bigger issue, you better wait for Jesus.
Some even say, Lord show me a sign that You will do this? my Dear, Jesus never gave Mary and Martha a Word back when He got the news of Lazarus ill health, He never told them, 'ok, I will be there soon', He never said 'Just tell them that they should wait for 2 days or by this time next week'. In other words Martha and Mary waited without knowing when the wait will be over. all they believed in was that Jesus will fix it whenever He comes, see what Martha told Jesus when she saw Him in John 11:21, "Then said Martha unto Jesus, Lord, if thou had been here, my brother had not died. But I know, that even now, whatsoever thou wilt ask of God, God will give it thee". She knew that nothing is impossible with God, despite the wait. so now I ask you, what do you know?
How you ever seen the Word of God in Isaiah 49:8, The Lord says, "In an acceptable time have I heard thee, and in a day of salvation have I helped thee: and I will preserve thee, and give thee for a covenant of the people, to establish the earth, to cause to inherit the desolate heritages". so there is indeed an acceptable time for everyone on every issue of life, there is indeed a day of salvation for everyone on every issue of life. there was an acceptable time for Joseph to emerge from the prison and become a prime minister, there was an acceptable time for Israel to live the land of Egypt and be free, There was an acceptable time for Esther to be favored by the King and be above all, There was an acceptable time for Abraham and Sarah to have the child, Isaac, don't kill yourself over that issue, there is an expiring date the Lord has fixed for it, you only need the Grace to wait till that time. See what Psalm 37:7, "Rest in the LORD, and wait patiently for him: fret not thyself because of him who prospers in his way, because of the man who brings wicked devices to pass". See Isaiah 40:31, "But they that wait upon the LORD shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings as eagles; they shall run, and not be weary; and they shall walk, and not faint". my prayer for everyone here is, may you never miss it before that time comes, may you never quit waiting, may you never change your mind concerning God just few seconds before your appointed time for that issue, that is why we need the Grace of God.
Please do not ever see your condition as your portion, some people have just settled in that condition to live with it for life, as a matter of life they believe that their current condition is how God already designed their life to be when God created them. God is no respecter of any man, you can only become what you believe. I want to charge every one of us to never loose hope on your turn around encounter, it is closer to you that it was yesterday, always ask for the renewal of strength as the Word of God in Isaiah 40:13 says, "But they that wait upon the LORD shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings as eagles; they shall run, and not be weary; and they shall walk, and not faint"
and one more thing always remember the Word of God in Ecclesiastes 11:3, "If the clouds be full of rain, they empty themselves upon the earth: and if the tree fall toward the south, or toward the north, in the place where the tree falls, there it shall be". your cloud might not be full now, it might be full in the next minute or next day or there about, all you need to know is that your labor is never in vain as seen in 1 Corinthians 15:58, "Therefore, my beloved brethren, be ye steadfast, unmovable, always abounding in the work of the Lord, forasmuch as ye know that your labor is not in vain in the Lord". For God is not unrighteous to forget your work and labor of love, which ye have shewed toward his name, in that ye have ministered to the saints, and do minister (Hebrews 6:10)
Don't get weary Keep believing Jesus, keep serving Him. You are closer to your miracle than you were yesterday. When that time comes, you won't even remember you waited, when Lazarus came back to life, no one remember they were mourning.
But first things first, if you have not received Christ, then Christ cannot come to you, Christ is the only way. if you are not saved, you are not safe, if you are not sure, then you are not saved. if you would like to give your life to Christ or maybe you fell off at some point and you would like to return back and reconnect with God, say this prayer and mean it," Lord Jesus, I come to You today, I accept that I am a sinner and I confess my sins and repent from them. I believe that You died on the cross of Calvary for my sins. Thank You for forgiving me. today I am saved, I am born again. thank You Jesus". if you said this prayer congratulations, you are now a child of God, so let go of the past evil ways, for the Bible says if any man be in Christ, he is a new creature; old things have passed away, behold, all things are become new (2 Cor 5:17). May the Grace of the Lord be with you all, AMEN. God Bless You All
God bless you Sebi
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