In “From Bethany to Bethany,” we follow Jesus from the quiet ministry beyond the Jordan to the home of sorrow near Jerusalem, where the story of Lazarus unfolds. The narrative begins not with death, but with divine delay. When Jesus hears that His beloved friend is sick, He remains where He is for two more days. To human eyes, this delay seems cruel and confusing, yet it carries purpose: this sickness is not for death, but for the glory of God, so that the Son of God may be glorified through it.

This passage reminds us that God’s love does not always spare us from suffering, but He never abandons us in it. Mary and Martha waited, wept, and questioned His timing, yet Jesus’ arrival reveals a greater reality than healing alone—resurrection and life eternal. Even when His presence seems delayed, God’s plan is perfect, and His glory will shine through every trial.

The disciples feared returning to Judea, aware of the hostility that awaited them, yet Jesus obeyed the Father’s will without regard for danger. In this journey, faith is tested, courage is refined, and devotion is revealed. Thomas’ words, “Let us also go, that we may die with Him,” remind us that loyalty often emerges amid fear. From Bethany to Bethany, Jesus’ path shows that delays are never denials, silences are never absence, and even death submits to His command. How might you trust His timing in the seasons of waiting? Where do you see God’s glory unfolding, even when the outcome seems uncertain?