In my life I like to think that I control when things happen. I get frustrated when things do not happen like I plan. Especially when it takes longer than I think they should. The author of Ecclesiastes (ECCL 3:1-11) reminds me again that there is a time for everything.
In the Gospel Luke (LK 9:18-22) tells us the story about Jesus asking his disciples “Who do the crowds say that I am?” Peter said correctly “The Christ of God.” Jesus recognized Peter’s correct answer by rebuking them and telling them not to say that to anyone else.
To rebuke someone is to give sharp disapproval. Can you imagine their confusion at getting the answer right and having Jesus react that way? Why did Jesus do this?
It was not the right time. All Jesus’s teachings were not complete. Had the disciples spread this widely the Jewish leaders of the time would have likely called for Jesus’s crucifixion.
Jesus knew God had a plan and He was willing to be patient and let it come to pass as God desired.
This is a lesson to me.
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