Thematic Bible: Divine delays test men's courage and patience
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How long will You hide Your face from me?
So wait patiently, brothers and sisters, until the coming of the Lord. The farmer waits [expectantly] for the precious harvest from the land, being patient about it, until it receives the early and late rains.
My eyes fail [with longing, watching] for [the fulfillment of] Your promise,
Saying, “When will You comfort me?”
Even though I am afflicted and needy,
Still the Lord takes thought and is mindful of me.
You are my help and my rescuer.
O my God, do not delay.
I am weary with my crying; my throat is parched;
My eyes fail while I wait [with confident expectation] for my God.
Then Martha said to Jesus, “Lord, if You had been here, my brother would not have died.
The Lord does not delay [as though He were unable to act] and is not slow about His promise, as some count slowness, but is [extraordinarily] patient toward you, not wishing for any to perish but for all to come to repentance.
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