It's Never Too Late

“Lord, if thou hadst been here...” Both Mary and Martha were deeply hurt and perplexed at their brother’s death. During such times, it is easy to play the blame game. It all did not make sense. Was not Lazarus he whom Jesus loved? Was he not His friend? In effect, they charged Jesus with all that had happened. Why did He not come while there was something possible that could be done? Why wait until the situation became impossible?

Man’s extremity is God’s opportunity. Our Lord’s delays are not necessarily denials. There was Divine design to all that was happening. At such times, it requires patience and trust on our part. We need to learn to trust God in the dark.

“What I do thou knowest not now; but thou shalt know hereafter.” It is texts such as this that we must sink our spiritual teeth into during the tough times. Once we have eaten and assimilated it by faith, it becomes sweet to the soul and strength to the life.

Mary and Martha were concerned with Lazarus and his sickness. Jesus was concerned with Lazarus and the glory of God.

(R.D.S)