Misunderstood Motives

Misunderstood motives. How often do we fail to see why others do what they do? We don't see the big picture, only the immediate. We get caught up in our small understanding of security and safety. In Matt ch 27v39-44, Jesus is crucified. While He is on the cross, many scoff and jeer at him. They mock his assignment of staying on the cross because they fail to understand the true purpose. They are looking at the temporal, not the big picture. In v42, one added that if He came down from the cross, they'd believe Him. News to that guy, He did even better! He not only was obedient to God (are we?), He had eternal vision and realized that there was more important work than that moment. We, perhaps, are too quick to judge, not allowing understanding of one's true purpose. Think long term!