Whatever He Says

📖 Wisdom Wednesday — Whatever He SaysSometimes we make following Jesus more complicated than it needs to be.We want to know:What’s the whole plan?Where is this going?What happens after this?How is God going to work everything out?But at the wedding in Cana, Mary gives the servants remarkably simple instructions:“Whatever He says to you, do it.” — John 2:5There was a problem.The wine had run out.Mary brought the need to Jesus...and left the solution with Jesus.Then Jesus told the servants to fill six large waterpots.And I love the little detail John gives us:“So they filled them up to the brim.”Jesus said fill them.They filled them to the brim.Then Jesus told them to draw some out and take it to the headwaiter.They didn't know how that was going to solve the problem.They didn't get an explanation.They simply obeyed.💭 Today’s TruthYou don’t have to understand everything Jesus is doing to obey what Jesus has said.Maybe today you're asking God to show you the next ten steps... when He's already made the next act of obedience clear.Maybe you need to forgive.Apologize.Tell the truth.Stop compromising.Serve.Pray.Love someone difficult.Sometimes we're asking God for more information when what we really need is obedience to the truth we already have.And here's one of my favorite details in the story.When the headwaiter tasted the wine, John tells us he didn't know where it had come from...“but the servants who had drawn the water knew.” — John 2:9They had walked obediently with Jesus along the way.The miracle ultimately wasn't about wine. John calls it a sign—something that revealed the glory of Jesus and caused His disciples to believe in Him.Once again, it brings us back to who Jesus is.🙏 Today’s PrayerLord Jesus, thank You that I don't have to understand everything You are doing in order to trust You. Show me where You have already made Your will clear but I have hesitated to obey. Give me the faith to take the next step without demanding to see the whole plan. Help me bring my needs to You, trust You with the solution, and faithfully do what You have said. In Jesus’ name, Amen.If that prayer expresses your heart, pray it with me—or find your own words and spend some time with Jesus today.Understanding can wait. Obedience doesn't have to.And when He's made it clear...“Whatever He says to you, do it.”🎙️ Today’s Five More Minutes is also available wherever you listen to podcasts.