John 7:10

But soon after his brothers leave for the Feast, he goes as well, although he chooses to go in secret and to avoid the crowds.  John 7:10 EFP 

What’s that all about?  Is the time right or not?  What changes?  Does Jesus change his mind or did he always intend to go?  It seems as if Jesus does change his mind.  What’s going on?  He tells his brothers to go on without him, and as soon as they leave, he goes. Clearly there is something going on in Jesus’ mind that we are not privy to at this point. Jesus is not a one-dimensional person. His movements or positions are not always clearly understood. This is one of those moments.

Is there something else at play other than his decision to avoid the crowds and make the journey in secret?  That is not going to be easy to do.  Jesus draws a crowd wherever he goes.  Is he making a point?  His brothers had suggested he seek more exposure and publicity.  He goes in secret.  He avoids the crowds.  He goes on his own terms.  So, Jesus really wants to go to the Feast, but not to please his brothers?  Is there an underlying reason for this attitude?  Considering Jesus makes the claim that when the time is right he will be there, it seems the time is right for him to go.  But right for what?  Perhaps this will become clear to the rest of us as the story unfolds.