Whatever He Says
His mother (Mary) said to the servants, “Whatever He says to you, do it.” (John 2:5) Jesus said to them, “Fill the waterpots with water.” And they filled them up to the brim. And He said to them, “Draw some out now, and take it to the master of the feast.” And they took it. When the master of the feast had tasted the water that was made wine, and did not know where it came from (but the servants who had drawn the water knew) . . . (John 2:7-9) The work God has given us to do is to believe and obey every word He says. This is where a servant's faith is tested most severely. It was not enough for these servants to fill the water pots with water, but then to serve it to the guests who are expecting wine! We are not true servants of Jesus Christ until we trust Him like that. Do you believe God can turn your water into wine? Is your faith childlike enough to obey and trust Him? Water becomes wine only when we obey His commands – even the absurd ones! ...