“When God Delays”

Isaiah 30:18 - Therefore the LORD will wait, that He may be gracious to you…Blessed are all those who wait for Him. (NKJ)

I. The Fact of Delay

John 11:6 - Yet when (Jesus) heard that Lazarus was sick, he  stayed where he was two more days.  (NIV)

II. The Frustration of Delay

John 11:20 - When Martha got word that Jesus was coming, she went to meet him.  But Mary stayed in the house.  (NIV)

Is God Delaying Because He Is:

1. Ignorant About Our Problem?

2. Indifferent About Our Problem?

John 11:5 - Jesus loved Martha and her sister and Lazarus.  (NIV)

3. Too Involved (Too Busy) to Bother with Our Problem?

4. Impotent (Powerless) to Help Us with Our Problem?

III. The Fruits of Delay

Why Does God Sometimes Delay?

1. To Display His Glory

2. To Develop Our Growth (our faith)

3. To Dispense His Grace

Isaiah 40:31a - Those who wait for the LORD will gain new strength…(NAS)

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