TODAY’S WORD: The Divine Timing of Jesus: A Lesson from John 7

HIGH FIVE! (WRITE DOWN THOSE GOALS = CRUSH THEM!)

John 7:25–36 is a powerful passage that captures the tension, confusion, and spiritual urgency surrounding Jesus during the Feast of Tabernacles. Here’s a breakdown of its significance:

🔍 Key Themes and Insights

1. Confusion About Jesus’ Identity

• The people of Jerusalem are puzzled: “Isn’t this the man they’re trying to kill? Yet he’s speaking openly…” (v.25–26).
• They question whether the authorities secretly believe Jesus is the Messiah, but then dismiss Him because they think they know His origins—“We know where this man comes from…” (v.27).
• This reflects a common spiritual misunderstanding: assuming familiarity with Jesus means understanding Him. But Jesus challenges this, saying they don’t truly know the One who sent Him (v.28–29).

2. Divine Timing

• Despite attempts to arrest Him, “no one laid a hand on Him, because His hour had not yet come” (v.30).
• This emphasizes that Jesus’ mission unfolds according to divine timing, not human agendas. His crucifixion and glorification are part of a sovereign plan.

3. Division Among the People

• Some believe in Him: “When the Christ comes, will He do more signs than this man?” (v.31).
• Others remain skeptical or hostile. The Pharisees and chief priests even send officers to arrest Him (v.32).
• This division highlights the polarizing nature of Jesus’ message—He demands a response.

4. A Prophetic Warning

• Jesus says, “I will be with you a little longer… you will seek me and not find me” (v.33–34).
• This is a sobering statement about the limited window of opportunity to respond to Him. It foreshadows His death, resurrection, and ascension—and the spiritual consequences of rejecting Him.

5. Misunderstanding His Mission

• The crowd speculates wildly: “Is He going to teach the Greeks?” (v.35–36).
• They miss the deeper meaning: Jesus is speaking of returning to the Father, and the spiritual separation that comes from unbelief.

💡 Why It Matters Today

This passage invites reflection on how we perceive Jesus. Are we like the crowd—confused, skeptical, or dismissive? Or are we among those who recognize His signs and believe? It also reminds us that spiritual truth isn’t subjective or optional—it’s urgent, and our response to Jesus determines our eternal destiny.

6 MONTH GOALS WRITTEN DOWN… (now, let’s go2 the gym)

DONE.

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