John 7: 1-2, 10: 25-30
John gives us a bit of insight here on the climate of the time. It's hostile toward the community of believers. Jesus understands what is going on and yet He still continues on the mission.
When we think about Christianity across the globe we are faced with similar problems. People are killed and jailed every day because of their belief. We face calvary in a very real way when we follow the way of the Lord.
We are also reminded that in God's time will all come to pass. Be still and be firm in faith. The final chapter has already been penned.
The result of an all knowing ego based society will be one that separates, categorizes and tries to remove any perceived opposition.
When Christ calls from the cross "forgive them" He is talking about you and me. We persecute Him every time we persecute others. When we isolate others, when we oppress others, when we hurt others.
He forgave us our trespasses, so, let us forgive our own faults so we may join Him in peace.
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