The Perfect Timing of the Messiah

The Messiah’s Perfect Timing Amid Hostility

The perfect timing of the Messiah. Just imagine being surrounded by people who don't just Misunderstand you they actively resent you. Jesus experienced this firsthand facing not only skepticism, but really outright hostility from many of the people who rejected his message and his identity.

In John 7 as Jesus moves among his own people he doesn't act on human urgency or popular demands, but operates according to the perfect timing of his Heavenly Father. And we see a deep truth unfold here.

God's purposes are never delayed. They're never rushed regardless of human opposition. Though the world may deny and even despise the one who came to save. The unfolding of Christ's mission was and still is perfectly aligned with God's providential plan.

We witnessed Jesus navigating intense hostility with quiet divine purpose. Moving in sync with the Father's will. This passage not only reveals the unbelieving world's rejection of Christ. But also shines a light on the patience and wisdom of God who knows the right moment for everything.

As we reflect on this Let us be reminded of the assurance we have in God's sovereign Timing in his plan as his plans unfold in ways that we might understand. We might not understand. But we can still trust that it's unfailing perfect because it's God's plan.

We may or may not understand this this particular passage emphasizes the theme of timing and Providence in Jesus's ministry showing how God's purpose isn't shaken by disbelief. In the context of chapter 7 and chapter 8 the Apostle John is reflecting on the themes of hostility toward Jesus divine timing and the feast of tabernacles or the feast of booths.

As We look at John 7 and 8 we find Jesus entering a period of intensified opposition. What began as quiet skepticism in earlier chapters has now ignited into open hostility. This high intensity hatred against Jesus.

Fueled by the religious leaders and many of the people was leading toward a deadly outcome. One that would eventually culminate in a plot to kill him. Yet even in the face of this fierce animosity Jesus moves with deliberate purpose aligned perfectly with his father's will.

In these two chapters Jesus attends the feast of booths a festival marked by themes of water and light. Symbols that come alive through his words and actions here both and in both chapters. Later in this chapter in verses 37 through 39.

This is recorded now on the last day the the great day of the feast Jesus stood and cried out saying If anyone is thirsty let him come to me and drink. He who believes in me as the scriptures said from his innermost being will flow rivers of living water.

But this he spoke of the Spirit whom those who believed in him were going to receive. For the Spirit was not yet given because Jesus was not yet glorified. In Chapter 8 verse 12. We see this. Then Jesus again spoke to them saying I am the light of the world.

He who follows me will never walk in the darkness, but will have the light of life. He proclaims himself the source of living water and the light of the world. Revealing truths that are both hope filled and challenging.

His timing is intentional every moment synchronized with God's divine plan and each step drawing nearer to the cross. At the first Passover that we saw in this section. It's it's really moved on from this.

So we have the next Passover after this event Jesus will indeed lay down his life in These passages we see the steady hand of God's providence at work. Despite the world's rejection and hatred Jesus lives according to a sovereign timeline.

It's a powerful reminder. No human force can derail the purposes of God and his timing is always perfect. May we trust in this same God may we look to God's sovereign timing who even in the face of human Rejection orchestrates every detail of his plan with unfailing precision.

This section highlights God's providence and timing while acknowledging the world's hostility towards Christ. In John 7 we see Jesus moving purposefully within the tensions of God's sovereign plan and human hostility.

From the outset he faces fierce opposition and rejection from those around him. Yet rather than yielding to pressure or reacting hastily Jesus displays unwavering commitment to the father's timing. Jesus refrains from acting outside of God's schedule.

Carefully avoiding a premature step in his mission. That's really what we see in these first nine verses. Then in obedience he steps forward. But only when the right time arrives fully aligned with the divine purpose of the Heavenly Father.

We'll see that starting in verse 10 and moving on Lord willing next Sunday. This narrative reminds us that while the world may deny and even resist God Nothing can disrupt his perfect plan. Jesus his life exemplifies a flawless obedience to God's timetable.

Revealing a patience and wisdom that transcends human urgency. As We study this passage may we find encouragement to trust in God's precise timing for our own lives. Even when faced with challenges or resistance God's purposes just like in the life of Jesus are never delayed.

They're never hurried. They unfold in ways that are perfectly appointed. As we start chapter 7 We will see God's timing and Jesus is obedience amid opposition. Setting the stage for a deeper look at the events and discourse of the feast in chapter 8 in today's passage the Apostle John recorded a brief conversation between Jesus and his brothers.

So that you can see how Jesus refrains from acting outside of God's schedule and do the same in your life following the events of the feeding of the 5 ,000 and walking on water. John records the aftermath of many of Jesus's so-called disciples rejecting him and leaving.

Then we see the attitude of Jesus's brothers toward him. It's an attitude of unbelief and Finally John records the answer Jesus gives to his unbelieving brothers. Explaining God's providence and the perfect timing of the Messiah.

The Feast of Booths in Israel’s Worship and Prophetic Hope

Let's let's think about the biblical background before we jump into these verses. In verses 1 through 9 we encounter Jesus preparing to go up to Jerusalem during the Feast of Booths or the Feast of Tabernacles, this is one of the most important festivals a time of of celebration in Jewish life.

This feast established in passages from Leviticus Deuteronomy later in Zechariah Was both a historical celebration and a prophetic pointer to God's unfolding redemptive plan. Together these passages reveal the background and meaning behind Jesus's Decision to wait for the right time before revealing himself publicly during this festival.

The Feast of Booths also known as Sukkot or Tabernacles was one of the three major Pilgrimage festivals in Israel. It was held in the seventh month of the Jewish calendar which would be mid-september to mid-october as Seen in Leviticus 23 this week-long festival was a time of joy and celebration for Israel.

It was marking the end of the agricultural season. It involved living in temporary shelters or booths to commemorate the Israelites wilderness journey as they were Taken out of bondage from from Egypt.

It commemorates God's provision for them. This is a special festival. Every festival ordained by God and commanded to his people is special but this feast reminded the people of God's sustaining presence of his sustaining guidance and care during their time in the wilderness wanderings.

Deuteronomy 16 adds that this feast was a time for all Israel including families servants the poor Foreigners didn't matter to gather and worship with joy and gratitude for God's blessings. We see this description in Deuteronomy 16.

You shall celebrate the Feast of Booths seven days after you have gathered in from your threshing floor. Because Yahweh your God will bless you in all your produce and in all the work of your hands. So that you will be all together glad.

Three times in a year all your mails shall appear before Yahweh your God in the place which he chooses at the Feast of Unleavened Bread and at the Feast of Weeks and at the Feast of Booths and They shall not appear before Yahweh empty-handed.

Every man shall give as he is able according to the blessing of Yahweh your God, which he has given you. By requiring all males to appear before the Lord at the the central Sanctuary this passage underscores the importance of Israel's unity before God.

The Feast of Booths wasn't only a memorial of the past. It carried a prophetic element as well. We see this in in the Prophet Zechariah. In Zechariah 14 we see a future vision where all nations will come to worship the Lord during this feast.

Yet not fulfilled. This is what Zechariah prophesied chapter 14 verses 16 through 19. Then it will be that any who are left of all the nations that went against Jerusalem Will go up from year to year to worship the king Yahweh of hosts and to celebrate the Feast of Booths and It will be that whichever of the families of the earth does not go up to Jerusalem to worship the king Yahweh of hosts there will be no rain on them.

And if the family of Egypt does not go up or enter there then no rain will fall on them. It will be the plague with which Yahweh plagues the nations who do not go up to celebrate the Feast of Booths. This will be the punishment of Egypt and the punishment of all the nations who do not go up to celebrate the Feast of Booths.

This prophecy envisions a time when God's rule and blessings extend to all people and those who do not come to honor him will face his Judgment. The Feast of Booths thus points forward to the day when God will establish his kingdom Universally on the face of the earth inviting all nations to worship him as king to worship King Jesus.

In John 7 Jesus's brothers urge him to go up to Jerusalem to make a public display of his miracles. Essentially, they're advising him to seek popularity and acceptance. However, Jesus declined saying my time has not yet fully come.

His response reveals his commitment to God's timing over human expectations. Jesus knew that every aspect of his ministry was perfectly planned by the father and that his ultimate mission his death and resurrection was not to be accelerated by human pressures or Ambition.

The Feast of Booths provided a profound backdrop for Jesus's message his message really and his mission. While this feast celebrated God's historical provision Jesus himself was now the embodiment of God's ultimate Provision the true living water and the light of the world as he would declare later in this chapter and in chapter 8 same event.

He's waiting for the right time to reveal himself. Jesus fulfilled the role of the Messiah who operated entirely according to Divine timing in a broader sense. This passage reminds us that God's redemptive plan is precise.

It's sovereign Jesus's obedience to the father's timing even when surrounded by hostility. Mirrors the assurance we can have in God's perfect timing and plan. It reminds us that while people may attempt to push their own agendas God's purposes will be fulfilled at just the right moment not a moment sooner or later.

The Feast of Booths becomes a symbol not only of God's provision in the wilderness but of his ultimate provision in Christ whose mission would be revealed in the fullness of time and. So following the events of the feeding of the 5 ,000 and walking on water John records the aftermath of many of Jesus's so-called disciples rejecting him and leaving verse 1 the aftermath and.

After these things Jesus was walking in Galilee. For he was unwilling to walk in Judea because the Jews were seeking to kill him. Picture this scene. Jesus has just miraculously fed a crowd of over 5 ,000 people.

He's walked across the water in the night displaying his dominion over creation itself and In the aftermath many who had called themselves his followers. Those who had been close to the miracles the words the signs begin to fall away.

They cannot accept his his difficult teachings from a human perspective. His call to a life centered on him alone. And so what do they do? They leave and then as we move to John 7, there's a gap of months.

John doesn't fill in all the details. Because his aim is not to give us every day or or even every month of Jesus's ministry. It's to reveal Jesus as the Messiah. That's the purpose for the gospel. It's to reveal him as the Son of God and to show how people responded to him.

Ultimately that you would respond to him by believing and that you'd have eternal life. That's the purpose of the gospel and So this time period from April to October six months Jesus focused on discipling his twelve in Galilee.

John simply notes that he walked in Galilee. Choosing to remain there instead of heading back to Judea where the authorities were already plotting to kill him. We saw that that back in John 5. They are hostile.

They want him dead. Now this this wasn't a random choice on Jesus's part he wasn't avoiding Judea out of fear. He was waiting for the exact moment. The father had appointed Jesus moves only as his father guides him and in this season of waiting he invests deeply in his twelve disciples.

Notice what John is showing us here. Jesus is preparing his disciples for their future role as leaders of the church. He's giving them time. Walking with them teaching them laying a foundation that will one day change the world.

This gap of six months wasn't empty. It was full of growth of instruction of patient investment in the twelve. They had seen the miracles. Yes, but they needed to know more than his power. They needed to know his heart they needed to be prepared for the mission ahead of them and Here's where it speaks to us.

Maybe you're in a season of waiting or perhaps you feel like you're not Seeing the next step clearly, but remember God's timing is never wasted. Jesus wasn't idle in Galilee. In other words, he was building his disciples.

Preparing them for the challenges and the joys that would come and in the same way God may be doing a quiet deep work in your heart right now teaching refining Preparing and it might feel slow even hidden, but it is never without purpose.

God's timing is precise and he's leading each of us toward his perfect plan. So let's embrace this truth. God isn't only God of the big miraculous moments he is also present in the waiting in the seasons of preparation and Just as Jesus walked intentionally with his disciples in Galilee he walks with us.

He's leading us according to his wisdom until the right moment to move arrives. Brothers and sisters, let us consider the weight of this moment in verse 1. Here we are witnessing the aftermath of two mighty miracles the feeding of the 5000 and Jesus walking on water.

These signs revealed his power and his authority as the Son of God yet. What happened after? Many who claimed to follow him turned away. These so-called disciples saw his works. But when his words pierced their hearts when his call demanded surrender they walked away.

They wanted a Messiah who served their needs not one who demanded their lives. John tells us that after these events there is a silence six months. We move from chapter 6 at Passover in April to chapter 7 at the Feast of Booths in October.

In this gap John records nothing. Why? Not because those months were empty. Not not because they're empty but because his purpose was not to catalog every moment of Jesus's life. It was to reveal him as the Messiah and the Son of God.

John's aim is to expose how men react to the true Christ. Not the Christ they imagine or the Christ they create. But the one who confronts sin the one who calls for repentance the one who demands total allegiance.

What was Jesus doing in those months? Well, he was walking in Galilee deliberately staying away from Judea where the rebellious leaders already sought his life. Instead of seeking crowds he invested in the twelve.

He spent days weeks months pouring into them teaching them discipling them. He didn't rush to appease the masses. He was not driven by popularity. No, Jesus was preparing men who would turn the world upside down.

He focused on those who genuinely believed who were willing to walk the narrow path with him. No matter the cost. And here is the message for us dear friends. Listen, are we among those who follow Jesus only when he multiplies the bread?

Or are we willing to walk with him to hear his piercing truths to submit our lives entirely? Discipleship is costly. It requires more than enthusiasm for his miracles. It demands a life of devotion to his word Obedience to his commands and endurance when the way is hard and the way is hard sometimes.

Is it not? It's getting increasingly harder in this world. In this culture Jesus did not come to entertain or to satisfy shallow desires. He came to make disciples men and women transformed by the power of God ready to live and die for his name and It you know you think about it and I don't want to have hyperbole.

Are we his disciples? Are you ready to live and die for the name of Jesus that time may yet be upon us? It is in other parts of the world. We have it so good here the blessings of freedom. We have brothers and sisters in Christ who are making that decision now who are giving up their lives for the name of Christ.

If you are in Christ Know that he is not wasting a single moment in your life. Not one single second. He is shaping you he is teaching you he is leading you through seasons that may seem quiet, but are full of his purpose.

And When the right time comes he will call you to walk in his steps. To proclaim his truth with the same devotion the same fire that he poured into his disciples. So let us examine our hearts. Do we follow him for what we can gain?

Or do we walk with him because he alone has the words of eternal life. The true disciple does not turn back. No, the true disciple no matter No matter how many others fall away does not turn back because Jesus is worth it.

He is worthy. Let me give you an illustration. Imagine a talented athlete preparing for the biggest game of their career. They've trained for years perfecting their skills. Studying their opponents and adhering to rigorous rigorous practice schedules.

And as the game day approaches There's an enormous buzz in the community with everyone eagerly anticipating the athletes performance. Friends family even strangers urge them to put on a spectacular show.

You should go out there and prove yourself they say. But the athlete knows that they must wait for the right moment to shine. To execute their carefully laid-out game plan that has been developed over countless hours of preparation.

And in a similar vein we find Jesus in verse 1 Navigating a critical moment in his earthly ministry. After the miraculous feeding of the 5 ,000 and the stunning act of walking on water Jesus faced an unexpected wave of rejection.

Many who once followed him now turned away demonstrating disbelief here. Jesus's brothers approached him with their expectations. Urging him to showcase his miracles publicly at the Feast of Tabernacles.

They wanted him to step into the spotlight to seek glory to win the admiration of the crowds however. Like our disciplined athlete Jesus knew that it was not yet the time for such public displays. His mission was not about gaining fame or validation.

It was anchored in a divine timetable set by the Father. While his brothers couldn't see it Jesus was committed to fulfilling God's plan in his perfect timing even in the face of their skepticism. He was aware that his actions were governed by a higher purpose that transcended earthly.

Expectations in this moment. We're reminded of our own lives. We often find ourselves pressured by the world to act to perform to achieve according to society's standards. Yet like Jesus we must learn to hold fast to God's schedule for our lives.

We should resist the urge to move ahead of his timing understanding that our waiting and our obedience are vital parts of the divine plan as We reflect on this brief exchange. Let us embrace the truth that in in our moments of doubt and when faced with the expectation of others We can look to Jesus as our model.

We too can learn to trust in God's providence and God's timing knowing that true fulfillment comes from walking step in step with his will rather than seeking the approval of the world. The aftermath.

Unbelief, Hostility, and the World’s Rejection of Christ

The aftermath showed that unbelief is not indifferent and it manifests in hatred towards God. The aftermath showed that unbelief is not indifferent and manifest in hatred towards God. In Verses 1 through 9 the Apostle recorded a brief conversation Between Jesus and his brothers so that you can see how Jesus refrains from acting outside of God's schedule.

Do the same in your life? Following the aftermath of many of Jesus's so-called disciples rejecting him and leaving We see the attitude of Jesus's brothers toward him and it's an attitude of unbelief.

Verses 2 through 5 the attitude. Now the feast of the Jews the Feast of Booths was near. Therefore his brothers said to him Leave here and go into Judea so that your disciples also may see your works which you are doing.

For no one does anything in secret when he himself seeks to be known openly. If you do these things show yourself publicly to the world. For not even his brothers were believing in him. This brief exchange shows us a powerful example of how to align ourselves with God's agenda rather than the world's expectations.

In verse 2 John mentions that this encounter happens during the Feast of Booths. It's a celebration rich with history and significance. It was a time to remember God's provision and protection. People gathered from far and wide dwelling in booths made from branches celebrating the harvest acknowledging God's faithfulness.

The people saw this feast as a time of joy and anticipation looking forward to God's deliverance. But they also expected certain signs of the Messiah. In Verse 3 Jesus's brothers challenged him saying leave here Go to Judea that your disciples also may see the works you were doing.

They urged Jesus to go public to put his miracles on display in Jerusalem. They essentially say if you're who you claim to be then go and show the world. But understand this their their challenge is not born out of faith.

It's fueled by unbelief and misunderstanding. These men James Joseph Simon and Judas grew up with Jesus. The Gospel of Matthew records this in chapter 13. Is this not the carpenter's son is? Not his mother called Mary and his brothers James and Joseph and Simon and Judas yet.

They failed to understand who he truly was. Despite witnessing his miracles hearing his teachings. They could not grasp his divine purpose. They likely saw his rising fame and wondered why he would stay hidden in Galilee.

But their challenge comes from a worldly perspective not from a recognition of his mission. Here they think the kingdom is just about crowds and popularity. But Jesus sees a much higher calling a kingdom beyond this world.

In Verse 4 his brothers continue for no one works in secret if he seeks to be known openly. If you do these things show yourself to the world. Essentially they want him to make a name for himself. They're thinking like the world thinks seeing Jesus as a public figure who needs to prove himself through some visible or grandiose acts in their minds.

Jesus's work could only have real worth if he displayed it to the biggest possible audience. But what they fail to see is that Jesus's mission isn't about impressing the masses. It's about obedience to the Father's will.

Jesus didn't come to seek the world's approval. He came to accomplish the work of salvation to do the Father's will in the Father's time. This pressure from his brothers reflects the world's mindset. It's one that seeks affirmation.

The worldly mindset seeks affirmation and recognition but Christ's path Wasn't one of worldly acclaim. In fact, the way of the cross would lead to rejection suffering and ultimately sacrifice. Finally in this section in verse 5 John tells us plainly for not even his brothers believed in him.

Not even his brothers believed in him. Imagine that his own flesh and blood the people who knew him best did not believe in him. The some belief is not just a casual doubt. It's a profound misunderstanding of who Jesus is.

Their lack of faith runs deep and it keeps them from truly seeing him. This verse also points us to a larger truth. The world cannot understand Jesus on its own terms. That's very important for us to understand this world.

Misrepresents Jesus Christ. It's created a false version that does not match with what Jesus says in the revealed Word of God. No, the world cannot understand Jesus on its own terms. You know, they saw him with natural eyes, but they couldn't see the supernatural reality of his mission.

They were blinded by their own expectations of what a Savior should be and Until Jesus's resurrection even these closest to him did not believe but eventually they would. After his resurrection his brother James became a leader in the Jerusalem Church and Judas or Jude would write an epistle that bears his name.

Their transformation would come but only after the cross. So what does this conversation teach us? Jesus demonstrates that faithfulness to God's schedule requires patience and discernment. We too face moments where others may push us to prove ourselves.

To act on the world's timing or to achieve validation from the wrong sources. But we are called to trust in God's timing. Christ's example shows us that we do not need to act outside of God's will to prove our faith.

We must stand firm. Even when those closest to us don't understand our commitment like Jesus. We must not let the world dictate our steps. Instead we follow God's timing knowing that his plan is perfect.

Jesus's brothers at this point could not see what he saw. They could not understand that his kingdom was not of this world. They were caught up in earthly expectations and concerns while Jesus was fixed on heavenly obedience.

Let us take this to heart. May we not seek the to please the world? To be to be Accepting or fleeting of its approval. We don't need to pursue the world's Approval that just is up and down like a like a roaring ocean.

But instead let us remain focused on the will of our Father in heaven walking in step with his perfect plan. In Verses 2 through 5 we see the unbelief and skepticism of Jesus his own brothers. It's a skepticism that cuts close to the heart.

They knew Jesus since childhood. They saw him day by day yet. They doubted him and here we are only six months after Jesus fed the 5 ,000 and walked on water. But even his own brothers challenge him they urge him go to Judea show yourself to the world.

That they wanted him to prove himself to display his power in front of the crowds in Jerusalem. But John reveals what lay beneath their words. They did not believe in him. Even Jesus his own family had had yet to see the fullness of who he was and This doubt it's not unusual.

This is a familiar tale. The people closest to Jesus struggled to believe just as the religious the religious leaders and crowds did. Here at the Feast of Booths the time when Israel remembered God's provision in the wilderness.

They had the writing from Zechariah and here their king was was right before them. You know, this this is a festival that celebrates this time of provision for the wilderness wandering. When the people lived in booths as their ancestors had done before Jesus his brothers couldn't see him as the one who would fulfill God's promises.

They saw a family member. They saw a man from their own home. They doubted. They wanted a Messiah who would make a show of power. Who would draw attention in the Holy City. Who would confirm their assumptions, but their understanding was shallow.

They could not yet see the true purpose of his coming. And How does Jesus respond? He doesn't rush to prove himself. He doesn't fall into their demands. He simply states my time has not yet come. My time is not yet come.

Jesus knew that every moment of his ministry was guided by his father. He wasn't there to fulfill human expectations, but to accomplish the father's plan. No. No matter how many doubted no matter how many misunderstood he moved in step with God's timing not human pressures.

And here lies a message for us even if the If even the brothers of Jesus struggled to believe. How easy is it for for any of us to misunderstand or to challenge God's work in our lives? We want signs.

We want visible proof. We want immediate answers, but look at Jesus he waits on the father's timing. He knew that even when misunderstood or doubted he was exactly where he needed to be. Friends, are we walking by faith in God's timing?

Or are we demanding that he move on our schedule? Jesus calls us to trust and to wait upon the father's perfect timing. The world may challenge us skeptics may surround us. But like Jesus we are called to walk faithfully.

Not giving into the pressure to prove to rush or to force God's hand. The brother's unbelief would eventually turn to faith. They would come to see after his resurrection that he truly was the messiah.

But until then Jesus continued on committed to his father's will. So let's commit ourselves to that same practice that same faith. God's plan unfolds in his timing and it is always worth the wait. Whether we face doubt from others or from our own hearts.

Let's walk in obedience. Trusting that our lord knows the right moment for everything. He has planned for our lives. The attitude demonstrated that openly challenging jesus. And his teaching reveals a secret heart of unbelief.

The attitude demonstrated that openly challenging jesus and his teaching reveals a secret heart of unbelief. The conversation between jesus and his brothers. The apostle john recorded the answer jesus gives to his unbelieving brothers.

Explaining god's providence and the perfect timing of the messiah. Verses six through nine the answer. So jesus said to them My time is not yet here. But your time is always here. The world cannot hate you.

But it hates me because I bear witness about it that its deeds are evil. Go up to the feast yourselves. I am not yet going up to this feast because my time has not yet been fulfilled. Having said these things to them.

He stayed in galilee. We see jesus responding to his brothers. They don't know yet who he is. And so they don't yet believe in him and really they're urging him to prove himself. This passage is not just a story of family tension.

It reveals a profound lesson about staying aligned with god's timetable. Jesus shows us that it's not enough to do the right thing. The timing must also be right according to god's sovereign plan. Jesus answers his brothers in verse six.

My time is not yet here, but your time is always opportune. And this echoes his earlier words to mary and john. Chapter 2 verse 4 at the wedding in cana. Where he reminds her that his actions are governed by god's timing not human desires.

Here Jesus's words reveal his dependence on the father's schedule. He's not just moving at random. He's on a divine timetable set by god himself. Jesus makes a clear distinction between his timing and theirs.

For his brothers who were of the world any moment could be an opportunity. They were not waiting on god. They acted out of human desires seeking validation and recognition. But jesus was bound to the father's timing aware that every moment had eternal significance.

As believers we too need to understand that god's timing governs our steps. We are not driven by the world's urgency, but by the pace and purposes of our sovereign god. In verse 7 jesus tells them. The world cannot hate you, but it hates me because I testify that its deeds are evil.

His brothers didn't yet believe in him. So they fit in easily with the world's values. They weren't challenging the world's sinful patterns. So they weren't facing opposition. But jesus came to expose sin to call out the evil and hypocrisy in people's hearts.

And the world hated him for it. This is a critical truth for us to grasp. When we follow christ we take on his mission to stand against the sinfulness of the world. If we're truly committed to living in line with god's word, we should expect resistance.

Jesus warns us that following him will invite the world's hatred. He says this later in the gospel of john john chapter 15. If the world hates you know that it has hated me before it hated you. If you were of the world the world would love its own.

But because you are not of the world, but I chose you out of the world because of this the world hates you. If we're facing no opposition It might be worth asking ourselves. If we are really confronting sin and standing for truth as christ did.

Are we are we standing for the truth are we confronting sin and evil? Is there any zeal or honor for god's holiness as you claim to be a follower of christ. In verse 8 jesus continues. Go up to the feast yourselves.

I do not go up to this feast because my time has not yet fully come. Jesus would would not go to the feast of booths in the way his brothers wanted. Because he was not going to be swayed or pressured by unbelief.

He was steadfastly committed to his mission and that mission was bound by the father's timing. This response shows us the importance of waiting on god. How often are we tempted to just rush ahead? Thinking we know the right path or we have the best timing.

Jesus teaches us that obedience to god sometimes means waiting. Sometimes it means waiting even when those around us urge us to act. Waiting on god's timing is an act of faith. It says god. I trust your plan above my own.

And finally in verse 9 having having said these things to them he stayed in galilee. This verse might seem simple, but it's significant. Jesus could have gone with them. He could have done as they suggested and shown the people his power.

But instead he chooses to wait in galilee until the time is right. This shows us that obedience to god's timing requires resolve. It means resisting the pressure to prove ourselves on the world's terms.

Jesus wasn't swayed by the disbelief of his brothers. He wasn't tempted by the desire for recognition or popularity. He was focused on fulfilling god's will in god's way and at god's time. In this passage jesus teaches us to avoid acting outside of god's appointed timing.

The world will urge us to prove ourselves. To chase validation or to make things happen in our own strength. But like jesus we must commit to god's timing and purposes above all else. Jesus's response to his brothers reminds us that the timing as well as the action matters to god.

May we seek his will move at his pace trust in his perfect plan. Knowing that every moment he ordains is one that he will use for his glory. In this section, we see jesus confronted by his unbelieving brothers.