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John 2:5&6
"5 His mother saith unto the servants, Whatsoever He saith unto you, do it.
6 And there were set there six waterpots of stone, after the manner of the purifying of the Jews, containing two or three firkins apiece."

It all started at this wedding, with Jesus's Mother and all about some delicious WINE! Jesus's friends are experiencing the BEST of TIMES; They are celebrating their wedding! Unfortunately, they ran out of wine! This was a time for the family to earn credit and honor with their peers. Running OUT of wine early in celebration would bring shame and disgrace. Mary doesn't want this for their friends and she knows her Son can help! 

Only, He was not ready to help, it was NOT part of GOD's plan. This is His Mother's plan, to help the friends in their hour of need. To save them from the embarrassing situation. Before Jesus was ready to start His public ministry. "His mother saith unto the servants, WHATSOEVER He saith unto you, DO IT. And there were set there six waterpots of stone, after the manner of the purifying of the Jews, containing two or three firkins apiece." STOP. Take just a moment and consider what might have NOT happened if the servants had NOT done "WHATSOEVER He saith unto you..." There would have been no NEW wine at this celebration. The family would have experienced embarrassment and shame. The good times for this wedding would be over and possibly some of the Disciples would not have realized just who our Lord and Savior is. Obedience is important! These nameless servants helped with Jesus's FIRST miracle! Something we cherish to this day. And, their actions had ramifications that we experience. Not all of our "Obedience" will have this profound effect, but rest assured that it does make a difference for us and for others. 💯🙏✝️

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