John 8: they picked up stones to throw at Him

In John 8, I'd read and known the first part, about saving the woman from stoning, but I had always missed Jesus nearly being stoned himself! Again, Jesus shows himself as willing to stand his ground when people come at him with intentions of catching him off guard, or catching him in violation of the law of Abraham. The best part of the incident with the adulterous woman is his unwillingness to answer the question he's asked. He's not going to get drawn into their mindset. He waits, patiently, and changes the terms of the conversation.

Prayer: God help me keep from getting caught up in the mindset of the world. Help me to see the world with fresh eyes, as you did. Help me to see the good in the bad and the bad in the good. And give me the courage and wisdom to know how to make a difference.