“The sisters sent word to Jesus, ‘Lord, the one you love is sick.’ When he heard this, Jesus said, ‘This sickness will not end in death. No, it is for God’s glory so that God’s Son may be glorified through it.’ ”
— John 11:3 – 4
Remember the story of Martha, Mary, and Lazarus? Mary and Martha were terribly disappointed and hurt when Jesus didn’t hurry to their home and heal their brother. They had no idea that God was planning something even greater than healing Lazarus.
We all are disappointed at times by those we love. But we need to remember that God knows more about every situation than we do. It’s like we’re standing on a street corner, watching a parade. We can only see the float or band that’s right in front of us. But God is like the TV cameraman high up on the corner of the roof who looks down and can see the whole parade: beginning, middle, and end. Mary and Martha could only see that their brother had died. But Jesus knew the ending — that he was going to raise Lazarus from the dead and display God’s power.
The next time you’re disappointed, trust that God knows more about the situation than you do. He has a much better plan in mind!
More To Explore: Zechariah 9:12
Girl Talk: Who has disappointed you in the recent past? Did you rely on yourself or on God to cheer up?
God Talk: “Lord, sometimes I feel hurt by the way others treat me. Help me to let go of my hurt feelings and to rely on you for my happiness. Amen.”
From Girlz Rock by Kristi Holl