John 2:5

New International Version (NIV)

His mother said to the servants, “Do whatever he tells you.”

For Meditation

If there is anyone who knew the divinity of Jesus from the beginning to the end of His life, it was Mary, His mother. Elizabeth’s inspired confession (42-45) and Mary’s own inspired responsive song – the Magnificat (46-55), the shepherds and Magi’s visits (Lk. 2:16-20; Matt. 2:1-12), and Simeon and Anna’s prophesies at Jesus’ dedication (Lk. 2:25-38), all confirmed what the angel of God had told her before the birth of Jesus (1:26-33). By these, Mary knew, and she “treasured up all these things and pondered them in her heart” (19, 21).

Mary lived with her boy growing up and may have had some experiences we are not privy to. So, when the situation arose at the Cana wedding, she knew what her Son could do to save the day.

“They have no wine.”

“Woman, why do you involve me? … My hour has not yet come.”

Mary was not offended by Jesus’ response. She knew her Son was no ordinary man. He was God incarnate! Jesus was in charge and not Mary; and she knew that. But she also knew that regardless, Jesus would not refuse His people any good thing asked in humility. Mary knew that Jesus would do something, and that something would be all the people needed to rescue the day.

“Do whatever He tells you,” Mary said (Jn. 2:5).

Simple advise, but very profound!

We live in the age when people prefer their own intuition and preferences to the word of God. They walk with Jesus, but they are full of themselves. Every word from Him falls into their disfavor because their hearts are inclined towards their own ways. But, no one can claim to be His disciple if they do not obey Him. “My sheep listen to my voice; I know them, and they follow me” (Jn. 10:27). “Anyone who loves me will obey my teaching” (14:23).

Obedience is the soul of our walk with Jesus. We come to Christ through obedience to His call (Matt. 11:28; 1 Pt. 1:8) and we receive from Him in the same way. “If you remain in me and my words remain in you, ask whatever you wish, and it will be done for you” (Jn. 15:7).

1. So, do you have a need?
2. Are you assailed by seemingly insurmountable problems?
3. How daunting are they?
4. Do you believe in Jesus and His promises?
5. Can you trust Him with your situation without reservation?

I pray you will know that Jesus has “saved the best till now” for this particular time of your need, and thus, trust Him for it (10).

So: May you do whatever Jesus tells you (2:5); and may you receive a sign from Him that reveals His glory to you today (Jn. 2:11).

Shalom