John 11:4 When Jesus heard that, he said, This sickness is not unto death, but for the glory of God, that the Son of God might be glorified thereby. 6 When he had heard therefore that he was sick, he remained two days in the place where He was.
The following passages should be read prayerfully, with the understanding that God is never late, and never early. He plans and executes His plans with a surgical precision, that baffles intelligent minds, but in all and through it all, what He does, and how He does it is always the best way. Always!
That deliberate delay would seem counterintuitive to the disciples, to Mary, and to any other person. In Lazarus’ mind, as he suffered on what turned out to be his death bed, he couldn’t fathom why on earth that urgent message given to Christ would not lead to a rapid response.
Then after two days Jesus decides to head out to Bethany, where Lazarus has already died. To mortal minds, going, after he died would make no sense, except to console the bereaved. But why the wait? Thoughts begin to take shape in Mary and Martha’s minds, that if Jesus had not delayed, their brother would have been alive, and thus, as they mull over the whole situation over, they, like so many others are beginning to think that God takes too long.
John 11:7 Then after that saith he to his disciples, Let us go into Judaea again. 11 These things said he: and after that he saith unto them, Our friend Lazarus sleeps; but I go, that I may awake him out of sleep. 12 Then said his disciples, Lord, if he sleeps, he shall do well. 14 Then said Jesus unto them plainly, Lazarus is dead. 15 And I am glad for your sakes that I was not there, to the intent ye may believe; nevertheless, let us go unto him.
May The Lord add His blessing to the study of His word. God bless!