Leaving room for God in the waiting – John 20:1-10

Room for God

Leaving Room for God in the Waiting – John 20:1-10
Easter Sunday, April 5, 2026
Pastor Mike Bailey

Introduction

What would happen if we stopped trying to control everything and instead allowed space for God to move? Room for God invites us to create margin for what matters most. From waiting on the resurrection to trusting in the impossible at the Red Sea, we’ll see how God works in the spaces we often fill ourselves. Through Mary and Martha, we’ll confront misplaced priorities, and through a widow’s miracle, we’ll witness God’s provision. We’ll also reflect on how easy it is to lose focus on what matters most. Slow down. Let go. Trust deeper. When you make room for God, you make room for the miraculous.

April 5 – Leaving Room for God in the Waiting – John 20:1-10

April 12 – Leaving Room for God in your Priorities – Luke 10:38-42

April 19 – Leaving Room for God in the Impossible – Exodus  14

April 26 – Leaving Room for God to Provide – 2 Kings 4:1-7

May 3 – Leaving Room for God as we Focus – Luke 2:41-52

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Leaving Room for God in the Waiting

John 20:1-10

1. Mary had to wait in , then God did the . (John 20:1-2)

¹¹ Abraham and Sarah were both very old by this time, and Sarah was long past the age of having children. ¹² So she laughed silently to herself and said, “How could a worn-out woman like me enjoy such pleasure, especially when my master—my husband—is also so old?” ¹³ Then the Lord said to Abraham, “Why did Sarah laugh? Why did she say, ‘Can an old woman like me have a baby?’ ¹⁴ Is anything too hard for the Lord? I will return about this time next year, and Sarah will have a son.” Genesis 18:11-14

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2.Peter and John had to wait in the , then God fulfilled His . (John 20:3-10)

“Seek the Kingdom of God above all else, and live righteously, and he will give you everything you need.” Matthew 6:33

⁶ Don’t worry about anything; instead, pray about everything. Tell God what you need, and thank him for all he has done. ⁷ Then you will experience God’s peace, which exceeds anything we can understand. His peace will guard your hearts and minds as you live in Christ Jesus. Philippians 4:6-7

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3. The disciples had to wait for the , then God gave  than they expected. (Acts 1:4)

Now all glory to God, who is able, through his mighty power at work within us, to accomplish infinitely more than we might ask or think. Ephesians 3:20

And God will generously provide all you need. Then you will always have everything you need and plenty left over to share with others. 2 Corinthians 9:8

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4. The believers had to wait in , then God spread His . (Acts 2:1-4)

A spiritual gift is given to each of us so we can help each other. 1 Corinthians 12:7

³ All praise to God, the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ. God is our merciful Father and the source of all comfort. ⁴ He comforts us in all our troubles so that we can comfort others. When they are troubled, we will be able to give them the same comfort God has given us. 2 Corinthians 1:3-4

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Challenge:

What are you waiting for God to do in your life?

It’s your sins that have cut you off from God. Isaiah 59:2a

For everyone has sinned; we all fall short of God’s glorious standard. Romans 3:23

For the wages of sin is death, but the free gift of God is eternal life through Christ Jesus our Lord. Romans 6:23

If you openly declare that Jesus is Lord and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved. Romans 10:9

Growth Challenge:

Spend one day this week fasting and/or praying that God would encourage you in the thing(s) you are waiting on.

Read Luke 10:38-42 in preparation for next week’s message.

All Bible verses are from the New Living Translation (NLT) unless otherwise noted.