Now Jesus loved Martha and her sister and Lazarus. So when he heard that Lazarus was sick, he stayed where he was two more days. (John 11:5-6)
From another bible verse, this family (especially Mary) has shown much love to Jesus. Additionally, John 11 states that Jesus loves this family. But, still, at the time of difficulty, Jesus does not come to them immediately. Loving God and being loved by God does not always mean that you will be free from problems or that all your requests will be immediately fulfilled.
From the story, Jesus is on purpose in postponing His help (John 11:14-15). We can learn that Jesus is still in control, Jesus has a better plan, Jesus wants to change our heart 'so that we may believe'.
There might be many questions in our life. Maybe at this point, we are struggling to continuously believe that God is in control, God has a better plan, or He is currently working with our heart. Sometimes our problems/questions affect us so much and we can not understand things. Like Mary and Martha, why don't we just come to Him and pour out your heart to Him?
If you can read this blog, He is not yet finished with you. He lives. Happy Easter.
Note: Part of this writing is inspired by a sermon by Fuji Harsono (GMS Jabodetabek).
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