Copyright © Simon G. Harris Scripture quotations taken from the HOLY BIBLE, NEW INTERNATIONAL VERSION. Copyright © 1973, 1978, 1984 by International Bible Society. Used by permission Prayer Unanswered Prayer II: slow!

Luke 22:42 "Father, if you are willing, take this cup from me; …. Struggling with “no!”

No or not yet? Do you know the difference?

Luke 1:13 But the angel said to him: "Do not be afraid, Zechariah; your prayer has been heard. Your wife Elizabeth will bear you a son, and you are to give him the name John. Understanding God’s delay … (i) A delay is not a denial

Isaiah 65:24 Before they call I will answer; while they are still speaking I will hear. Understanding God’s delay … (i) A delay is not a denial

Daniel 10:12-13 Since the first day that you set your mind to gain understanding and to humble yourself before your God, your words were heard, and I have come in response to them. Understanding God’s delay … (i) A delay is not a denial

Luke 1:14-17 He will be a joy and delight to you, and many will rejoice because of his birth, for he will be great in the sight of the Lord. … And he will go on before the Lord, in the spirit and power of Elijah, …to make ready a people prepared for the Lord." Understanding God’s delay … (ii) A delay is for our greater good

Psalm 84:11 For the LORD God is a sun and shield; the LORD bestows favor and honour; no good thing does he withhold from those whose walk is blameless. Understanding God’s delay … (ii) A delay is for our greater good

Luke 1:18 Zechariah asked the angel, "How can I be sure of this? I am an old man and my wife is well along in years." Understanding God’s delay … (iii) A delay is often until it seems impossible

Luke 1:24-25 After this his wife Elizabeth became pregnant …. 25"The Lord has done this for me," she said. … Understanding God’s delay … (iv) A delay is for his glory