"His mother said to the servants, 'Whatever He says to you, do it!" John 2:5 NKJV
This statement, which is really well known, is pivotal to our walk with Jesus. It is a statement that Jesus says to many people, but sadly one in which it falls on deaf ears quite a lot. When we feel Jesus is telling us something it may be important to write it down word for word so that we don't forget it and that we ensure that we hear the words properly. It is so easy to water down what He says, especially if we share it with someone. Remember the Garden of Eden? The serpent twisted what God had said when he spoke with Eve, 'Has God indeed said?' It may be better to keep to yourself what God says to you, until you are fully sure about it.
When God speaks to us or asks us to do something, He often does not describe the path that He is taking us on. He tends not to explain how He intends to deal with our problems or supply what we need to comply with His request. He simply calls us to obey His revealed word. This can be difficult, especially if you have no experience of living by faith and relying on Him totally. He may call you into His mission field or He may reveal something important that He wishes you to handle. Whatever it is, you need to ensure that you hear it properly and act on it.
Take for instance Jesus' request to the servants to fill the large water pots to the brim with water. The servants must have thought that this was a crazy idea. Nevertheless, they did it and the guests at the wedding in Cana were treated to the finest of wines.
It is difficult at times to work out what God is doing, so don't try. Just take Him at His word. He sees the future, you don't. Where God sees it for what it is, our humanity tries to work it all out trying to figure out what is happening. Instead just do it.
What has God spoken to you about just lately? Has He asked you to do a particular thing and you are struggling with it? Mary said, 'Whatever He says to you, do it!' This statement is still relevant today. God doesn't waste words. When He tells us something, He expects us to respond. It could be a matter of life or death. It could be that He is telling you to help somebody out who is going through very deep waters and needs a friend. What is He asking you to do? Are you going to obey Him or cast it aside feeling that it is not from God at all? Are you going to do what He says?
Copyright 2021 Grahame Howard.
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