i was reminded today about the story of lazarus. John 11.

2 days passed. Lazarus had already died. most people would consider that the end. yet we forget sometimes that our God is an awesome God. mmm and put Him in a box. God has power and dominion over death itself!

I guess... when i think about it, i find myself asking the question, could i truly have the faith and trust to keep on believing... and wait upon the Lord even when all hope seems well... kinda unrealistic?

I remember a while ago... pastor Tim P shared the story of a father who's only son became seriously ill... and after pleading with God for his son's life for 2 days, not eating or sleeping.. his son died. but the father didn't stop praying... he told God that he would not leave the room his son was in until his son was given back to him. after hours and hours of praying... the man declared to his son 'in the name of Jesus Christ, stand up and walk!' and beyond all rational thought... beyond the natural... God moved in the supernatural... and the man's son got up. He told his father that he had met with Jesus. Jesus had told this boy... that it was not yet the boy's time... because His father refused to let him go.

There are times when God saves us at the 11th hour... 59th minute... and so we seek His intervention until that last moment. But i guess... the question is... can i go beyond that? can i have that same tenacity as the father? can i persevere and trust in God? How much faith do i have in the Lord? mmm... i think its nice to be reminded that even AFTER we think the deal is closed, even after the 12th hour... God can STILL intervene and turn it all around for His glory...

I choose to trust in You. I will wait upon You... be glorified in all my circumstances.

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