Some of the people of Jerusalem were saying, "Isn't this the man they are trying to kill? 

Yet, look, he's speaking publicly and they're saying nothing to him. Can it be true that the authorities know he is the Messiah?

But we know where this man is from. 

When the Messiah comes, nobody will know where he is from."

John 7:25-27 CSB

Lots of talk about Jesus.

Fake news.

Gossip.

Conspiracy theories.

It's all here. 

Our hearts get exposed by what we choose to pass on.

There's more heart exposure here with the Jewish leaders on one hand letting Jesus speak, and on the other wanting him gone. The duplicity of those with power is seen by the people.

It's nothing new. 

We all have power somewhere. What do I do with it?

We all have the opportunity to speak about others when they aren't around. What do I say?

Underlying these conversations in this passage seems to be the question "who is Jesus?"

Could he be the Messiah, the one we're waiting for, looking for to rescue us?

Can I trust those in power?

Believe the rumours?

The gossip?

Perhaps it's better to listen to what Jesus actually says...and see the life he actually lives.

Maybe that holds just as much with one another as much as it does with Jesus.

#gospelofjohn

#truth