John 8:3

While Jesus is teaching, the scribes and Pharisees drag a woman who was caught in the very act of adultery and drop her in the midst of the gawking crowd—and in front of Jesus. John 8:3 EFP 

Perhaps one reason Jesus spends the night in prayer is because he sees this moment taking place. He is now doing what his Father has sent him to do. He is preaching the good news of the Kingdom of God. He is seeking and saving the lost sheep of Israel. This is his joy.

But the enemy is also at work. The scribes and Pharisees there that day are also doing what their father compels them to do. He wants to discredit, diminish, and ultimately destroy Jesus. He will go to any length to do this. But there is more to this statement than the obvious. It becomes clear the enemy and those who listen to his commands are in the business of accusing. Satan is the accuser of the brethren (Revelation 12:10).

This truth must be crystal clear in my preaching. God is not the accuser! His is the one who loves us beyond measure. His record-keeping is not for the purpose of condemning us, rather to document our choice to refuse his grace. He does not want anyone to perish (2 Peter 3:9). He wants me to live. Nothing else could explain His patience and longsuffering on my behalf! The scene developing in this passage will leave no doubt about the character of God. And just as is the case on that morning in the temple—everyone is watching and waiting to see what is going to happen.