FOUR LITTLE WORDS

READING: JOHN 2:1-10

Verse 3: “And when they ran out of wine, the mother of Jesus said to Him, ‘They have no wine.”’

When they ran out of wine at the wedding at Cana as described in John 2, Mary the mother of Jesus responded by asking Jesus to provide help. She was certainly correct in recognizing the Lord as the best source of help. However, Mary not only did the right thing, but she also did the right thing with the right person and the right touch. She made a very simple statement to Jesus about the wine. In so doing she powerfully displayed her complete confidence in Him. She trusted that if He could be made aware of the problem He would resolve it. Sometimes our approach to God is a bit different from Mary’s. Instead of her simplicity, people will at times take a detailed action plan to the Lord. Their plans are complete with goals, objectives, milestones and timeframes along with alternatives and options. Those prayers sound as though the one who is praying is afraid that God won’t know what to do. At such times we know we need help from the Lord, but there is still that human urge to be in control. Instead of that type of attitude we need to practice full confidence in the Father. We should remain reminded of the mighty miracle that resulted when all Mary said was, “They have no wine.” That’s a thought – about God’s Word.

RESPONSE

1. What is your primary attitude when you pray?

2. Why do you think Mary had so much confidence in Jesus before His ministry began?