God's delay in answering prayer, as with Martha and Mary, is

Saying / Proverb★★★★

A great many people wonder why it was that Christ did not come at once to Martha and Mary, whom He loved, whenever He heard of their affliction. It was to try them, and it is the same with His dealings toward us. If He seems not to come to us in our afflictions, it is only to test us.

The point

God's delay in answering prayer, as with Martha and Mary, is a test of faith, not neglect.

Scripture

John 11:5-6

Audience

Adults

Tone

Convicting · Instructive

To tell aloud

under a minute · 60 words

Subjects

Faith God's Timing Affection Affliction Trials Testing

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