Mark 8:30
We have to understand Jesus in terms of his eternal existence. There were times in the writings of the prophets that the Lord told the prophet to seal something up. The Lord controls what is revealed, and when. Thus, it would be strange not to expect the same thing from Christ.
Jesus is not trying to keep people from believing in him. But, he wants them to come to the conclusion on their own. The time for national transformation was over. The Jews were not going to accept their Messiah, they were going to have him crucified. So the disciples were not to proclaim his identity as the Messiah openly until after the arrival of the Holy Spirit.
Heavenly Father, you for your direction of history. You always know what is best, and what to give us at any given time. You do the most merciful thing, and that is a great glory to You! Thank you for your truth. Thank you for your love. Thank you for judging us on the basis of your Word, and not our own misconceptions. Give us a desire and love for your truth, it is so precious! I will praise you for your Word as long as I live! In the name of the Lord Jesus Christ I pray and praise you, Amen.