God’s Will and Timing

2 Kings 23; 2 Chronicles 35; John 7

“’No one who wants to be a public figure acts in secret. Since you are doing those things, show yourself to the world.’ For even his own brothers did not believe in him. Therefore Jesus told them, ‘The right time for me has not yet come; for you any time is right.’”

John 7:4-6

Jesus’ primary focus was to daily know and obey his Father’s will. His Father’s timing was as important as his call. His brothers wrongly assumed that Jesus was promoting himself, and to do that, capitalizing on large public gatherings was logical. We can use similar logic to grow our Churches or ministries if we feel they belong to us. However, disciples who are under God’s authority know they can’t travel, take speaking invitation, write books, or start ministries without the Father’s direction. Our lives are not our own, we were bought at a price. We live for God’s glory not our own. Our own brothers and sisters might not understand this perspective, but we live for an audience of One.

“Lord Jesus, thank you for obeying the Father and giving me an example of what a surrendered life looks like, for your glory.”