DO WHATEVER HE TELLS YOU

At the beginning of the recorded events of Jesus, he went to a wedding in the town of Cana in Galilee. He went with some of his followers and his mother Mary was there also. (John 2:1-3) The wedding party had no more wine. Mary and Jesus talked this over and Jesus said to Mary, “Woman, what does this have to do with me? My hour has not yet come.” (2:4)

“While Jesus ultimately honored Mary and her request, it may be that, in saying, “Woman, why do you involve me? My hour has not yet come,” He was gently reminding her that it wasn’t her place to direct His ministry. Even Jesus’ mother could not hurry things along. When Jesus said to Mary, “My hour has not yet come,” but then performed the miracle anyway, He demonstrated respect and compassion for Mary, but He also prioritized the scheduling in which the work of God was to be done.” (Got Questions)

Mary answered simply, “Do whatever he tells you.” (2:5)

As I read this story again recently, I was brought to attention by Mary’s short and direct response. I then heard clearly for myself: “Do whatever he tells you.”
I am at liberty to encourage others, “Do whatever he tells you.” And, do what your mother tells you to do, when you are supposed to.

As tennis great Arthur Ashe (1943-1993) once said, “Start where you are, use what you have, do what you can.”

“Do whatever he tells you.”

Do unto others, as you would have others do unto you.” Jesus