John 7: After this, Jesus traveled around Galilee. He wanted to stay out of Judea, where the Jewish leaders were plotting his death. ² But soon it was time for the Jewish Festival of Shelters, ³ and Jesus’ brothers said to him, “Leave here and go to Judea, where your followers can see your miracles! ⁴ You can’t become famous if you hide like this! If you can do such wonderful things, show yourself to the world!” ⁵ For even his brothers didn’t believe in him.

this annoys me... because people just refuse to see good in someone... especially the people who are closest to you... I can understand being skeptical at first.. but really.. if you were raised in the same house as Jesus... surely you have seen him do some things that you can't do... so you should at least know he isn't quite regular....

and what made them imagine he wanted to be famous? why do people automatically assume that we are trying to get people's attention? most of the people I know would rather not have all the attention that comes with being gifted and annointed... all is does is cause drama...

but it is God's will.. and so we still have to be shown to the world as a light of God... all we can do is keep pushing and stay humble... don't allow pride and jealousy to overtake us...