Day 7 of 21 Day Challenge

Day 7: Shared by Jarod

Whoa!! Talk about a lot to digest in one chapter. As I read through the seventh chapter of John there were quite a few things that God is showing me.

First, in chapter 6 we see a lot of Jesus’ followers turn their backs on him. Now in chapter 7 we see the brothers of Jesus mock him and verse 5 says, “For even his brothers didn’t believe in him.” Alright, you may be thinking, “Are these dudes crazy?! Have they seen or heard what Jesus has done?” Have you ever seen or heard things that seem too good to be true, and waited for the other shoe to drop? I’ve been there. Besides, the resurrection hasn’t happened yet. They’ll believe soon enough.

Second thing, have you ever heard or used the phrase, “It’s all in God’s timing?” Here you go, Jesus knows God’s timing (because He is God.) So this saying, I believe, is a good one. We like to try and take things into our own hands and our own timing, believe me, if it’s not God’s timing, it’s not going to work.

Thirdly, verses 12 and 13; Jesus the Messiah, or Jesus the lunatic. You get to choose. He is one or the other. He is either the Son of God or He’s not. “But no one had the courage to speak favorably about him in public, for they were afraid of getting in trouble with the Jewish leaders.” God, help me to have courage when I need it. No matter what happens. “Even if.”

Fourth thing, I’ll make it my last point, but there are a ton more. Verse 16 Jesus says, “My message is not my own; it comes from God who sent me.” He goes on to tell the crowd that those who speak for themselves want glory only for themselves. Let us be ambassadors for Christ, not ourselves. If it’s not Jesus’ agenda, then it shouldn’t be yours. If you want to know if it is or not, check scripture.  No matter where we find ourselves, let us speak the truth of the Gospel. God tells us to love one another. Let’s do that. Let’s do that well.