February 20, 2023 • Malcolm Wild
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In Gospel of John chapter 11, John writes to prove that Jesus is the Messiah. He includes notable miracles to give proof of Christ's deity. This chapter is the seventh sign that John records.
Lazarus, brother of Mary, is sick. When the sisters send for Jesus, he stays where he is for two more days. At first, this seems odd. Why would Jesus delay when he loves Martha, Mary, and Lazarus? But Jesus explains that this sickness is not unto death, but for the glory of God.
It's important to remember that God is infinitely wise and that we cannot fully comprehend His ways. Before we knew the end of the story, we might question God's love and wisdom. But we must trust that God's delay was part of the blessing. In the end, it all worked out for the good.
However, it can be hard to trust God when we don't understand His ways. We may question God's love and wisdom when we face difficult circumstances. But we must remember that God is the fountain of all wisdom, and His ways are higher than our ways. Therefore, we should not question God but worship Him instead.
It's essential to grasp that God will not order anything that isn't agreeable to the sovereignty of His wisdom. We should trust that God is acting in perfect wisdom regarding the new birth, sending of the Holy Spirit, the overthrow of evil, and the final return of Jesus Christ.
In conclusion, we should not question God's love and wisdom but trust Him instead. We may not fully comprehend His ways, but we can trust that He is infinitely wise and always working for our eternal well-being and His glory.
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