Four Days Late
Divine Delays: Embracing Hope Beyond Time's Grasp
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The news came to Jesus, please, come fast
The urgent news about Lazarus' sickness was brought to Jesus, requesting His immediate presence.
Lazarus is sick and without Your help he will not last
Lazarus is critically ill, and without Jesus' intervention, he won't survive.
Mary and Martha watched their brother die
Mary and Martha witnessed their brother's death.
They waited for Jesus, He did not come
They anticipated Jesus' arrival to help, but He didn't arrive.
And they wondered why
They were puzzled by Jesus' delay.
The deathwatch was over, buried four days
Four days had passed since Lazarus was buried.
Somebody said, He'll soon be here, the Lord's on His way
There was an expectation that Jesus would arrive soon.
Martha ran to Him and then she cried
Martha hurried to Jesus and expressed her distress.
Lord, if you had been here, You could have healed him
She believed that if Jesus had been there earlier, He could have prevented Lazarus' death.
He'd still be alive
Expressing regret that if Jesus had arrived earlier, Lazarus would still be alive.
But You're four days late and all hope is gone
Despite Jesus' delay, leading to apparent hopelessness, He was still awaited.
Lord, we don't understand why You've waited so long
The confusion about why Jesus waited so long.
But His way is God's way, not yours or mine
Recognition that God's timing differs from human expectations.
And isn't it great, when He's four days late
Despite the delay, acknowledging the greatness of God's timing.
He's still on time
Highlighting the notion that even when delayed, Jesus arrives precisely when needed.
Jesus said, Martha, show me the grave
Jesus requested Martha to lead Him to the grave.
But she said, Lord, You don't understand
Martha's disbelief due to Lazarus being dead for four days.
He's been there four days
Emphasizing the duration of Lazarus' death.
The gravestone was rolled back, then Jesus cried
At Jesus' command, the stone covering the grave was moved, leading to Jesus calling Lazarus forth.
Lazarus come forth, then somebody said
Witnesses declaring Lazarus' return to life.
He's alive, he's alive (he's alive)
Rejoicing over Lazarus' miraculous resurrection.
(He's alive, he's alive)
Repeated declaration of Lazarus' revival.
You may be fighting a battle of fear
Encouragement for those struggling with fear and uncertainty.
You've cried to the Lord, I need You now
Expression of calling out to God in need, yet His immediate presence is not felt.
But He has not appeared
Despite prayers, God's response seems delayed.
Friend don't be discouraged
An urging to not lose hope or be disheartened.
'Cause He's still the same
Assurance that God remains unchanged despite apparent delays.
He'll soon be here, He'll roll back the stone
Belief in the imminent arrival of God, likened to rolling back the stone and calling out to the distressed.
And He'll call out your name (call out your name)
Anticipating God's intervention and calling individuals by name.
When He's four days late and all hope is gone
Reiteration of the confusion and hopelessness when Jesus seems delayed.
Lord, we don't understand why You've waited so long
Perplexity regarding the timing of God's actions.
But His way is God's way, not yours or mine
Understanding that God's plan and timing surpass human comprehension.
And isn't it great, when He's four days late
Highlighting the greatness of God's timing even in apparent delays.
He's still on time (He's still on time)
Reassurance that despite delays, God arrives precisely when needed.
God, it's great, when He's four days late
Affirmation of the greatness of God's timing despite delays.
He's still on time (He's still on time)
Repeated affirmation of God's punctuality despite perceived delays.
(On time)
Emphasis on God's timely intervention.
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