John 2:23-24 - Now while he was in Jerusalem at the Passover Festival, many people saw the signs he was performing and believed in his name. 24 But Jesus would not entrust himself to them, for he knew all people.
Jesus was not looking for fame or people to praise him. He did amazing miracles to demonstrate that the kingdom of God had arrived and that he was God, but when people got excited about the miracles, he would often leave and go to be by himself and pray. Here John says he would not entrust himself to them, because he knew all people.
For most people, this would be a very heady experience. Having people follow you and say great things about you would make you feel proud and like you are a great person and would want them to continue to say great things about you. People normally run after such fame and want more recognition from people. But Jesus knew that people are fickle - here today and gone tomorrow. He knew that some of these same people would call for him to be crucified.
He was humble and focused on his task.
Lord Jesus, please keep my focus on you and not on what others say or think about me. You are my God, my Father and my all in all. Help me to only seek you and seek to expand your kingdom and your glory!
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