The eleventh chapter of John tells the story of the death of Lazarus and Jesus’ raising him from the dead. Jesus did not immediately rush to rescue him from death; instead he waited four days, or until there was no doubt that Lazarus was really dead. At that time, many were questioning why Jesus waited so long. Surely he could have healed Lazarus immediately, why wait so long? Lazarus was suffering, his loved ones were in torment, why wait? In Acts chapter 16, Paul wanted to go to Bithynia to spread the Gospel. But the Holy Spirit prevented him from doing ...