Four Days Late
Karen Peck Lyrics
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Lazarus is sick and without your help he will not last
Mary and martha watched their brother die
They waited for jesus, he did not come
And they wondered why.
The death watch was over, buried four days
Somebody said he'll soon be here, the lord's on his way
Martha ran to him and then she cried
He'd still be alive
But you're four days late and all hope is gone
Lord we don't understand why you've waited so long
But his way is god's way not yours or mine
When he's four days late
He's still on time
Jesus said martha show me the grave, but she said lord
You don't understand he's been there four days
The grave stone was rolled back, then jesus cried
Lazarus come forth then somebody said
He's alive, he's alive
But you're four days late and all hope is gone
Lord we don't understand why you've waited so long
But his way is god's way not yours or mine
When he's four days late
He's still on time
You may be fighting a battle of fear
You've cried to the lord i need you now
But he has not appeared.
Friend don't be discouraged
Cause he's still the same
He'll soon be here he'll roll back the stone
And he'll call out your name
But you're four days late and all hope is gone
Lord we don't understand why you've waited so long
But his way is god's way not yours or mine
When he's four days late he's still on time
The song Four Days Late by Karen Peck is a powerful reminder that God's timing is not our own. The lyrics tell the story of Lazarus, who had fallen ill and died while waiting for Jesus to arrive. Mary and Martha, Lazarus's sisters, were devastated and confused as to why Jesus had not come sooner to heal their brother. When Jesus finally did arrive, four days after Lazarus's death, Martha was ready to scold him for not coming sooner. However, Jesus had a plan that Martha and Mary could not see at the time. He raised Lazarus from the dead, proving that his timing is perfect even when we don't understand it.
The lyrics also speak to the struggles and doubts that many Christians face when they feel like God is not answering their prayers. The song reminds us that God is always with us, even when it feels like he is not. We may not always understand why things happen or why God allows us to go through difficult times, but we can trust that his plan is perfect and that he will always come through for us in his own time.
Line by Line Meaning
The news came to jesus, please come fast
Jesus received the news of Lazarus' sickness and was urgently requested to come to help.
Lazarus is sick and without your help he will not last
Lazarus was critically ill, and he needed Jesus' intervention to survive.
Mary and martha watched their brother die
Lazarus' sisters helplessly observed him pass away.
They waited for jesus, he did not come
Despite requesting Jesus' help, he did not appear to assist Lazarus, and they were disappointed.
And they wondered why.
They were confused about why Jesus didn't show up when Lazarus was dying.
The death watch was over, buried four days
Lazarus had been dead and buried for four days.
Somebody said he'll soon be here, the lord's on his way
Someone believed Jesus was on his way to where Lazarus was buried.
Martha ran to him and then she cried
When Martha saw Jesus, she immediately approached him while crying.
Lord if you had been here you could have healed him, He'd still be alive
If Jesus had come earlier, Lazarus would still be alive.
But you're four days late and all hope is gone
Martha and Mary had lost hope and expected nothing further from Jesus.
Lord we don't understand why you've waited so long
Martha and Mary were not sure why Jesus postponed coming to help Lazarus until he was dead.
But his way is god's way not yours or mine
Jesus had reasons for his actions that are beyond human comprehension.
When he's four days late He's still on time
Jesus is never too late, even if his help comes after a seemingly hopeless situation.
Jesus said martha show me the grave, but she said lord
Jesus requested to be shown where Lazarus was buried, but Martha was hesitant to comply.
You don't understand he's been there four days
Martha believed Jesus would not raise Lazarus because he had been buried for four days.
The grave stone was rolled back, then jesus cried
Jesus showed his authority by moving the stone that sealed Lazarus' tomb.
Lazarus come forth then somebody said He's alive, he's alive
Jesus called Lazarus, and he rose from the dead, bringing him back to life.
You may be fighting a battle of fear
The listener might be struggling with fear in some aspect of their life.
You've cried to the lord i need you now But he has not appeared.
Although someone might have asked for Jesus' help, they might not have gotten the immediate response they wanted.
Friend don't be discouraged
The singer encourages the listener not to be disheartened.
Cause he's still the same
Jesus is unchanging, and his power to miraculously intervene is still intact.
He'll soon be here he'll roll back the stone And he'll call out your name
Jesus will show up and bring relief, moving any obstacle that might be blocking the listener's liberation.
When he's four days late and all hope is gone
Even when things seem hopeless or beyond repair, Jesus can still turn them around for the better.
Lord we don't understand why you've waited so long
People might not comprehend the reasons behind Jesus' tardiness in intervening in their lives.
But his way is god's way not yours or mine
Jesus works according to the divine plans, which are not comparable to any human plan.
When he's four days late he's still on time
Jesus is always on time, regardless of how late his aid might seem to people.
Writer(s): c. aaron wilburn, roberta wilburn
Contributed by Colton O. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
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Lord if you had been here
You could have healed him
He'd still been alive"
But Lord, four days late
And all help is gone
Lord we don't understand
Why you waited so long
But his way is God's way
Not yours or mine
And isn't it great
When he's four days late
He's till on time
Jesus said
"Martha, show me the grave"
But she said
"Lord, you don't understand
He's been there four days"
The grave stone was rolled back
Then Jesus cried
Lazarus come forward
Then somebody said
"He's alright, he's alive"
You may be fighting a battle of fear
You cry to the Lord
"I need you"
But he has not appeared
Friend don't be discouraged
'Cause he's still the same
He'll soon be here
He'll roll back the stone
And he'll call out your name
But he's four days late
And all help is gone
Lord we don't understand
Why you waited so long
But his way is God's way
Not yours or mine
And isn't it great
When he's four days late
He's still on time
He's still on time
Oh my God ...
When he's four days late
He's still on time
He's still on time
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A men โค
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God is still God!
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Am here 2024, Four days late
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Just drove past their bus in KY in wee hrs of morning. Never heard of Karen so I looked her up. Beautiful voice, love hearing praises to our Heavenly Father
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I'm here
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Here in 2023, and he is still on time!!! Amen ๐
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True
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Amen