John 2:5
John 2:5
His mother saith unto the servants, Whatsoever he saith unto you, do it.
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Mary, Jesus' mother, brings Jesus a problem, not a prepackaged solution. In her message, she simply expresses her concerns to Him and encourages others to follow His lead. As we pray, we sometimes forget that it is not our place to give direction to God: we can ask, but most importantly, we should listen. Despite not having all the details, Mary trusts in God's plans. As a mother, she had often pondered the gracious words and godly wisdom she had heard from the only begotten Son of the Father. During this time, she had to become aware of what we all must learn. There is an unbridgeable gap between God and man, which can only be bridged by the Lord Jesus. However, it will be accomplished in God's time and in God's way. Mary fulfilled a calling that we are all called to fulfill. Throughout her life, she has pointed others to the one and only Son of God. Rather than focusing on herself, she directed their attention towards the Lord Jesus Christ. While she diminished in self-importance, she elevated the sinless Son of Man, the eternal Son of God, who is seated at the right hand of God the Father in heaven.
Dear Heavenly Father, for the remainder of my life, I pray for a heart of obedience. In all that I say and do, help me keep my eyes on Jesus and direct others to Him instead of myself. May I understand Who You truly are and what You have done for me by becoming a part of this race of fallen men. We are grateful to You for your righteousness, which clothed us in a robe of redemption.
Deuteronomy 8:6
Therefore thou shalt keep the commandments of the LORD thy God, to walk in his ways, and to fear him.
John 14:15
If ye love me, keep my commandments.
1 John 3:24
And he that keepeth his commandments dwelleth in him, and he in him. And hereby we know that he abideth in us, by the Spirit which he hath given us.
1 John 5:3
For this is the love of God, that we keep his commandments: and his commandments are not grievous.