It Is Well With My Soul

I just may have begun to turn the corner on this whole waiting thing.
It started two days ago when I read my daily My Utmost For His Highest devotional. It was about the death of Lazarus. Growing up, I think I have always focused on the end of the story, Jesus bringing Lazarus to life, but failed to see the true purpose of it all.

The Bible says that Jesus loved Lazarus, that He even cried at his tomb. And even when Jesus knew Lazarus was dying, He waited. He could have gone and rescued him before he died, but He did not. He waited. He waited because He needed to in order for God to be glorified.

John 11:6 says "So when He heard Lazarus was sick, He stayed where He was two more days." To many, Jesus' action here may not have made sense. But it needed to happen for God to be glorified. This resulted in some Jews believing in Jesus and others contacting the Pharisees, which ultimately led to the cross and our salvation.

So even in this waiting, that doesn't always make sense to me, I trust that God is at work and His timing is best. That this time is needed in order to bring Him glory. That His silence is a testament to Him hearing my prayer and working. I chose to enjoy this time and intimacy with Him.

Father, whether it is 10 hours, years, or never, as long as this journey glorifies You, it is well with my soul.