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Rev. Josh Maples- “Don't Bury It Yet”


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There's a profound difference between a situation that appears dead and one that God has finished with. Drawing from the powerful narrative of Lazarus in John 11, this message challenges us to recognize when we've prematurely buried our hopes, dreams, and promises under stones of doubt and unbelief.

The preacher skillfully connects our modern struggles to Mary and Martha's pain when their brother Lazarus died while Jesus deliberately delayed His arrival. That agonizing question—"God, where are you?"—resonates with anyone who has prayed fervently for breakthrough only to watch circumstances deteriorate further. Yet the message reveals a stunning truth: sometimes God waits until a situation appears completely hopeless specifically so that when restoration comes, He alone receives the glory.

Particularly fascinating is the exploration of the modern medical phenomenon known as "Lazarus syndrome," where patients declared clinically dead spontaneously revive—sometimes hours later. These documented cases serve as contemporary echoes of the biblical miracle, though even the most remarkable medical resurrection (17 hours) pales in comparison to Lazarus's four days in the tomb.

The sermon's most challenging insight may be that we often place our own stones of doubt that block God's work. Just as Jesus required the stone to be rolled away before speaking resurrection life to Lazarus, we must actively remove our unbelief before witnessing breakthrough. As the preacher powerfully states: "Sometimes God will wait to move in your situation until He is the only explanation as to how it happened."

What are you facing that seems beyond hope? What dream appears dead and buried? This message will renew your faith that God specializes in resurrection moments and that His timing, while mysterious, is always perfect. Don't bury it yet—your miracle may be just a removed stone away.

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