John 2 "Do Whatever He Tells You"

S = John 2:2-5 

“On the third day there was a wedding at Cana in Galilee, and the mother of Jesus was there. Jesus also was invited to the wedding with his disciples. When the wine ran out, the mother of Jesus said to him, “They have no wine.” And Jesus said to her, “Woman, what does this have to do with me? My hour has not yet come.” His mother said to the servants, “Do whatever he tells you.”

O = This is the beginning of the account of the first miracle of Jesus Christ after he began his public ministry. So much could be written about the cultural background and theological significance of this miracle... but not today. In my consideration of this passage, I notice four simple things...

1. Jesus cares enough about these people and this wedding to walk many miles to attend.
2. Despite their wedding plans, the couple ran out of wine. Stuff happens in life that we can’t plan for.
3. Jesus, while speaking more kindly that it appears in English makes it clear that He was no longer under Mary’s parental authority and that she was not the “manager” for his ministry. Jesus only says what he hears the Father say and only does what he sees the Father doing (John 5:19). Mary was not offended as we can see from her response.
4. “Do whatever he tells you.” Her statement is one of complete faith in Jesus doing and speaking the right thing!

A = How can I apply these four simple observations this week? As a follower of Jesus, I should have the same attitude that was in Jesus (Philippians 2).

(1) How far out of my way am I willing to go for the sake of others? Not far enough! This week I will look for a way that I can be inconvenienced for others at least once a day.

(2) I will strive to be mindful of the needs of others this week and take those needs first to the Lord Jesus.

(3) I will spend time with Jesus in Bible reading and prayer, each day, even for just a few minutes in order to allow him to direct my days and give me my “marching orders”!

(4) I will take Mary’s faith-filled advice and do what Jesus tells me to do—whether picking up someone else’s litter or sharing my testimony.

P = O Lord, may I have the faith to trust you as Mary did that day…and may I have the wisdom to obey you completely as the servants did that day…and Lord, might I be able to see your miraculous power at work!  Amen.