On more than one occasion, people wanted to stone Jesus, to kill Him, because they couldn’t accept His claim of being the Son of God. In this instance, during the conversation at Solomon’s Colonnade at the Feast of Dedication, Jesus makes a miraculous escape to avoid death. The verses make it clear that He was surrounded, cornered, by people already carrying their weapons of choice. But when they try to grab Him, He manages to get away, despite being surrounded by a bunch of people holding rocks at the ready. God wouldn’t let them touch His Son until exactly the right time—when everything was prepped and ready, and all the pieces had fallen together in the way He wanted them to so every prophecy would be fulfilled. Jesus died on the cross only because He chose it and God allowed it. God’s timing is perfect. It can feel frustrating, it can seem like it’s taking too long or coming on too fast, but we are always in the perfect spot for God’s work when we’re listening to and following Him.

Consider these questions as you reflect on today’s reading:

What does God’s timing in Jesus’ life mean to you in your spiritual journey?

Do you have any examples of God’s timing demonstrated clearly in your life?

Is there anything you feel like you’re waiting on? How are you doing on trusting that He’s in control?