What Do You Do When God Feels Late?
In this message from our Redeemer and Friend series, we step into the intertwined story of Jairus and the woman who had been bleeding for twelve years. One is a synagogue leader pleading for his dying daughter. The other is an unnamed woman who has suffered in silence for over a decade. Both are desperate. Both reach for Jesus. And right in the middle of urgency, Jesus stops.
Why would He pause when a child’s life is on the line? Why would He draw attention to someone who only wanted to slip away unnoticed? And what does that interruption reveal about the heart of Christ?
This message explores what it means to trust Jesus when the timeline feels wrong, when delay feels dangerous, and when faith is stretched thin. We see that Jesus is not hurried by our pressure, nor indifferent to our pain. He is attentive, personal, and present – even when the outcome feels uncertain.
As you watch, consider where you are waiting. Where has it felt like God is late? And what might it look like to believe that His pause is not His absence?
Discussion Questions
- When have you experienced a delay in something you were urgently praying for, and what did that season do to your faith?
- Jairus had to walk with Jesus after hearing that his daughter had died. What do you think it looks like to keep walking with Jesus when circumstances feel final?
- Jesus said, “Don’t be afraid. Only believe.” What fears tend to compete with your trust in God right now?
- The hemorrhaging woman tried to receive healing quietly and anonymously. Why do you think Jesus stopped and brought her into the open?
- In what ways do we sometimes try to manage our pain privately instead of bringing it honestly to Jesus?
- Eileen said Jesus does not rank our suffering and there is no triage with Him. How does that challenge the way you view your own struggles compared to others?
- What is the difference between wanting a quick fix from Jesus and pursuing a deeper relationship with Him?
- Colossians 1:27 speaks of Christ living in us as our present hope. How would your daily decisions change if you truly believed His power and presence were active in you?
- Is there an area of your life where you need to stop demanding answers and start trusting His presence?
- What is one practical step you can take this week to walk something out with Jesus instead of trying to solve it on your own?
