How does Mary's request connect to trusting God's timing in our lives? Setting the Scene: A Wedding and an Empty Cellar - John 2:3: “When the wine ran out, Jesus’ mother said to Him, ‘They have no more wine.’” - A village wedding meant days of celebration. Running out of wine would shame the hosts. - Mary notices the need before anyone else voices it. She brings the problem straight to Jesus. Mary’s Simple Statement: Faith in Action - She does not demand, bargain, or outline solutions—she merely reports the lack. - Her confidence rests on who Jesus is, not on how or when He will act. - Earlier, Luke 1:38 shows the same heart: “I am the Lord’s servant… May it happen to me according to your word.” Her life models trustful surrender. Jesus’ Reply: Timing Matters - John 2:4: “ ‘Woman, why does this concern us?’ Jesus replied. ‘My hour has not yet come.’” - “My hour” points to the cross and ultimate purpose (cf. John 7:6, 8; 12:23). - Jesus affirms He works on a divine timetable, not human urgency. - Mary accepts this without protest—then tells the servants, John 2:5, “Do whatever He tells you.” Trust Lessons from Cana • Identify the need honestly. • Bring it to Jesus first. • Leave the schedule to Him. • Stay ready to obey whatever instruction comes next. • Expect His provision to be both sufficient and surprising (water into wine—better than the original). Supporting Scriptures on God’s Perfect Timing - Psalm 27:14: “Wait patiently for the LORD; be strong and courageous. Wait patiently for the LORD!” - Habakkuk 2:3: “For the vision awaits an appointed time… Though it delays, wait for it, since it will surely come and will not delay.” - Ecclesiastes 3:11: “He has made everything beautiful in its time.” - Galatians 4:4: “But when the fullness of time had come, God sent His Son…” These verses echo Cana’s message: God is never late and never early—always right on time. Living It Out Today - Keep your requests clear and God-focused: “Lord, here’s the need.” - Resist the urge to dictate methods or deadlines. - Watch for doors He opens—even ordinary instructions (“Fill the jars with water”) can precede extraordinary results. - Celebrate answered prayer as a sign of His glory, just as the disciples “believed in Him” after the miracle (John 2:11). |
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