This week's scripture: 

Psalm 126

John 11v55-12v8

This story feels like an invitation to ponder and reflect on the fact that Jesus was not a victim of circumstance. While his friends remained mostly in the dark about where things were headed, Jesus was clear and was intent on following God to and through that place. Perhaps it serves to remind us of the simple but demanding task of trusting Jesus. We don't have to have perfect clarity and cunning strategic planning, we can rest in God's leadership and our commitment to play whatever role He has for us in His grand story.