Why did Jesus wait?

Why did Jesus wait?

From About God by Nita Gagu

February 23, 2026 · 13 min · Season 4 · Episode 2

About this episode

This episode explores the significance of Jesus' two-day delay in the story of Lazarus, emphasizing that delays can lead to greater revelations of God's power.

In this episode of The About God Podcast , we dive into John 11—the famous story of Lazarus. We often focus on the miracle of the resurrection, but today we’re looking at the two-day delay . Why did Jesus wait until it was "too late"? We explore the powerful truth that sometimes God loves you enough to delay His work, not to deny you, but to show you a level of His power you’ve never seen before. If you’re waiting for a breakthrough. This episode is your reminder that a delay is often a setup for a greater revelation of God’s ability in your life.🤍

People in this episode

Host: Nita Gagu

Topics covered

  • delay
  • God's power
  • breakthrough
  • faith
  • revelation

Keywords

  • Jesus
  • Lazarus
  • delay
  • breakthrough
  • God's power
  • faith
  • revelation

Mentioned in this episode

Books & works: John 11

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