John 8:21-30 NIV
The Pharisees really did not understand Jesus; then again, he was pretty good at talking in circles. They just can't figure him out. Who is he? Where is he from? Where is he going? Is he going to kill himself?
The answer to the last question is: "No, he will not." But, he will die willing for our sake at the very hands of the people who are asking all these questions about him. When people don't understand what going on around them; when they don't take the time to try to understand from the other person's perspective, the inability to communicate often causes problems. It can cause even death at the hands of the people who have come to help.
Words don't always communicate our intent well. Sometimes there needs to be more for people to truly understand. In Jesus' case, he was lifted up on the cross in order for us to see.
God's Peace - Pr. J.
The Pharisees really did not understand Jesus; then again, he was pretty good at talking in circles. They just can't figure him out. Who is he? Where is he from? Where is he going? Is he going to kill himself?
The answer to the last question is: "No, he will not." But, he will die willing for our sake at the very hands of the people who are asking all these questions about him. When people don't understand what going on around them; when they don't take the time to try to understand from the other person's perspective, the inability to communicate often causes problems. It can cause even death at the hands of the people who have come to help.
Words don't always communicate our intent well. Sometimes there needs to be more for people to truly understand. In Jesus' case, he was lifted up on the cross in order for us to see.
God's Peace - Pr. J.
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