Do Whatever He Says: A Powerful Revelation of John 2Sample

Have you ever read about Jesus' first miracle at a beautiful wedding - turning water into wine - and wondered about its deeper meaning? Beyond how His ministry began with a wedding and points ahead to His bride (the church) being united with Him at the great Marriage of the Lamb, why would He choose this particular scene to reveal His divinity and humanity?

Well, recently, while studying John 2, I asked God, "Lord, what more do you want to reveal to me about the first miracle?" His response completely shifted my perspective on this familiar story.

Like many of you, I'd heard the story of Jesus turning water into wine countless times. I'd always focused on the miracle itself or on Mary's faith in her son. But God revealed something I'd completely missed before – the significance of those who were actually involved in this miraculous moment.

Let's look at John 2:5-9. Mary tells the servants, "Do whatever he tells you." Then Jesus gives them specific instructions: fill the water jars, draw some out, and take it to the master of ceremonies. The servants obeyed each step, and the miracle moment began!

What strikes me most is that Jesus – the Son of God who could do anything by Himself. Or he could have told the disciples – who were on the scene – to join in the moment. But he didn’t. He chose to partner with servants for His first miracle. This wasn't a coincidence; it was setting a precedent for how God wants to work with His people then and now.

Consider for a moment the role of the servants in this story. The servants had three crucial roles that day:

1. They set up the miracle (through their obedience) vs 7-8

2. They revealed the miracle (by serving the wine) vs 8-9

3. They witnessed the entire process (while others, including the disciples, only saw the results) vs 9

This challenges me to examine my own posture before God. Am I being a spectator like the disciples, or am I positioning myself as a servant ready to obey His instructions? The beauty is that Jesus didn't need those servants to perform the miracle, but He chose to include them in His divine work.

Pause and Ponder: Where in your life might God be inviting you to partner with Him as a servant rather than standing on the sidelines as an observer?