Jesus was persuaded by his brothers to come to the feast of the tabernacles. They are true and speak because of their true love for him. These are what they tell him :
* Come to the feast of the tabernacles.
* Perform miracles in the sight of all people,
* so that all people will know who you are.
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4 No one who wants to become a public figure acts in secret. Since you are doing these things, show yourself to the world
As a human, he might be convinced of the valid points laid before him. But did he accept what they said? No.. Why so? What did he reply them?
His reply :
"My time has not come yet."
Why :
He said so because he knew it was not the right time to be publicly active. Such knowledge of judging the time is not from human brain. It's by God's leading or being very shrewd. But even in shrewdness such knowledge should come from God.
How was he able to tell him :
He was in such a intimate relationship with God that he was able to strongly tell them that this was not the right time even though the brothers had valid reasons.
He was sure of God's leading.
Results:
* This way he escaped from the hands of people who were trying to kill him.
* Confusion amogst the pharisees and teachers originated. Some among them also came to know ab him (the temple guards, Nicodemus)
How should we be :
* Should have a close relationship with God.
* Should read the Bible regularly.
* Must have a good meditation time on th eword of God.
This way we will also know what the Lord wants us to do and when.
Most importantly, wait for the Lord to talk and work. Don't jump in before it's the right time.
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