The beginning of wisdom…. (devo reflection)

John 12:27 “Now my soul is troubled, and what shall I say? ‘Father, save me from this hour’? No, it was for this very reason I came to this hour.

Jesus was fully human and fully divine. He knew what it was to struggle. Yet when He struggled, He always turned back to God, back to God’s will for Him. In verse 28, God even speaks, affirming and supporting Jesus. And yet the people don’t (won’t? can’t?) understand.

John 12:37 Even after Jesus had performed so many signs in their presence, they still would not believe in him.

I can be pretty cynical at times. There are absolutely situations that I’m an “I’ll believe it *when* I see it” type of gal. As easy as it is for me to shake my head at these unbelieving Jews, I know I can be just as bad. Hopefully, that humility is the beginning of wisdom.

John 12:42 Yet at the same time many even among the leaders believed in him. But because of the Pharisees they would not openly acknowledge their faith for fear they would be put out of the synagogue;

Lord, Some saw and did not believe. Some believed but were too afraid to openly acknowledge their faith. Help me to see, to believe, to openly live my faith, to comfort Your people, to bring You glory. Always. Amen.

John 12:43 for they loved human praise more than praise from God.

Have a blessed day.