Text: John 2:5 - “His mother said to the servants, ‘Whatever He says to you, do it.’
Also read John 2:1-11, Proverbs 3:5-6
Mary was Jesus’ mother and she submitted to His ways of doing things. Mary did not understand everything about Jesus, but she knew that He was the Son of God. While attending a wedding in Cana, Mary became aware that a problem existed; there was no more wine at the wedding party. Instead of trying to solve the problem on her own, she submitted to Jesus and allowed Him to deal with it as He saw best. She did not know if Jesus would perform a miracle, but she did know that He was capable of anything, and she put her trust in Him. She told the servants to do whatever Jesus asked them.
When you have a problem, do you try to deal with it on your own? Or do you bring your problem to Jesus so that He can deal with it as He sees best? We may think we know the best way for God to fix our problem, but He is much more wise than we are. It is wise for us to submit our lives completely to Him, like Mary, and allow Him to deal with the problem as He sees best.
Proverbs 3:5-6 is a great exhortation to those who need God’s help and direction for life-- through the daily circumstances we face and the major decisions we make. In these verses, we are reminded to not only to trust the Lord with our whole heart, but to acknowledge Him in all our ways. What does acknowledge mean? Make God a vital part of everything you do, every move you make. Like Mary, be content to leave your plans in His hands, and God’s plan for you will unfold.
• How did Mary show she trusted Jesus to do what He thought best?
• What are some ways that you can acknowledge Jesus in your life?
• According to Proverbs 3:5-6, what will happen to those who trust God with all their heart and acknowledge Him in all their ways?
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