Do Whatever He Tells You - The Authority of Obedience
John 2:1-11; Genesis 41:37-57
Mary's words at the wedding in Cana echo through the centuries: "Do whatever He tells you." These weren't casual suggestions but prophetic instructions for all who would follow Christ. When Jesus speaks, He doesn't offer recommendations—He gives commands backed by divine authority. The servants at Cana could have questioned the logic of filling jars with water, but their obedience revealed Christ's glory. Today, we often treat God's commands like options on a menu, selecting what fits our preferences while ignoring what challenges us. But authentic discipleship requires us to recognize that Jesus speaks with the authority of the Creator Himself. What command has Jesus given you that you've been treating as a suggestion? Obedience isn't legalism; it's love in action. It's trusting that His ways are higher than ours.
Mary's words at the wedding in Cana echo through the centuries: "Do whatever He tells you." These weren't casual suggestions but prophetic instructions for all who would follow Christ. When Jesus speaks, He doesn't offer recommendations—He gives commands backed by divine authority. The servants at Cana could have questioned the logic of filling jars with water, but their obedience revealed Christ's glory. Today, we often treat God's commands like options on a menu, selecting what fits our preferences while ignoring what challenges us. But authentic discipleship requires us to recognize that Jesus speaks with the authority of the Creator Himself. What command has Jesus given you that you've been treating as a suggestion? Obedience isn't legalism; it's love in action. It's trusting that His ways are higher than ours.
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