Why God's Delays Are Setups for Greater Purposes
Episode Overview
Waiting on God is an act of faith. Delays are often setups for greater purposes. Combining doctrine with personal experience grounds your faith. It's okay to express disappointment in prayers. Faith must precede sight; act on faith even when you don't feel it.
"Faith is acting like God is telling the truth even when it's not so in order that it might be so simply because God said so"
Ever wondered why waiting on God can feel so frustrating? In this episode of M2 THE ROCK, Michael Molthan and Dr. Tony Evans tackle this very question through the powerful story of Lazarus. They discuss how what seems like a delay from God is often part of a larger plan. Dr. Evans shares that these delays are not denials but setups for greater purposes, including spiritual growth and transformation.
He uses Lazarus's story to illustrate how crises can lead to miraculous outcomes if we maintain our faith and align our will with God's timing. Molthan and Evans delve into the idea that faith is an action, not just a feeling. They emphasise the importance of combining doctrine with personal experience, urging listeners to ground their emotions in their beliefs.
The discussion also touches on the emotional struggle of feeling let down by God, with Evans reassuring that it's okay to express disappointment in prayers. A standout moment is when Dr. Evans explains how Jesus uses crises to bring people to salvation and how faith must precede sight. He stresses that even when we don't feel 'faithish', acting on faith can lead to incredible transformations.
This episode is a compelling blend of theology and practical advice, offering hope and encouragement for anyone facing a crisis. It's a reminder that God's delays are often tied to a bigger purpose for His glory and our growth. Tune in to hear how aligning your will with God's timing can lead to spiritual freedom and miraculous transformations.