Lindsay and I dive deep into John chapters 11 and 12 and talk about the kind of trust it takes to walk through life when it feels like it’s falling apart. From relationships to marriage, parenting, and everyday moments—these chapters remind us that even in delays, difficulties, and death, God is still writing a story with purpose. In John 11, we wrestle with the waiting: when it seems like God is late, but He’s actually working a greater purpose. The pause may feel pointless, but it is filled with potential. Faith is forged in the fire of grief, and hope rises even when all seems lost.

In John 12, we talk about the paradox of the Gospel—that the way to life often comes through death. Jesus had to die to become the Resurrection and the Life. This isn’t a call to self-hatred, but an invitation to let go of momentary pleasures and live for something far greater. It’s about turning our eyes from the temporary and setting them on the eternal.

4 Biblical Truths from John 11 & 12:

1. God’s delays are not His denials (John 11:6) — Jesus stayed two more days after hearing Lazarus was sick, showing that waiting can serve a deeper purpose.
2. Jesus meets us in our grief (John 11:35) — He weeps with those who weep, showing compassion and presence even when we don’t understand the outcome.
3. Death is not the end when Jesus is involved (John 11:25) — He declares, “I am the resurrection and the life.”
4. True worship costs something (John 12:3) — Mary pours out expensive perfume, a reminder that love for Jesus overflows in sacrificial devotion.

No matter what season you’re walking through, may this episode help you find the beauty in the waiting, the hope in the hard, and the trust that Jesus truly is enough.