Then Jesus said unto them, My time is not yet to come: but your time is always ready.
John 7:6
This passage refers to Jesus' refusal to publicly attend the Festival of Shelters that his brothers and kin encouraged him to attend. His refusal implies that it is not part of God's plan to put him in danger from those who hate him because he tells them the world is bad. Your time is always ready, refers to his brothers by stating that the world does not hate them and at this time they do not believe in him so there is no danger to them in attending the festival.
All of us, at times, throughout our lives will face suffering, anger, grief, and other things that cause great distress and anxiety when God calls us to them. Because of our faith and love of God, we will be able to overcome many of the adversities. This does not mean we need to tempt God by doing things that are in conflict with his teachings. God had a plan for Jesus and his time had not come. God has plan a for all of us and we must always be ready for our time.
Jim Brown
