POWER OF OBEDIENCE
John 2:1-10
Devotional:- “His mother
said to the servants, "Whatever He says to you, do it” (V. 5) NKJV
In facing the
battles of life, you need to realize the power of obedience. Jesus is our
comma
nder and obedience to Him is not optional. A soldier who will not listen
to his commander may become a victim. This is because the commanders are always
in the position to see ahead via several pieces of information and their
instructions are important.
In the scripture we
read today, the marriage ceremony was about becoming a disgrace, but obedience
brought them out. The celebrants were highly privileged to have the captain of
life in attendance. And so, when confusion was stepping in, Mary knew what to
do. Likewise, in your home and office, you need to learn the wisdom of Mary.
Don’t fight without
direction; you will be wasting your bullets. And when you are directed by God,
don’t be too wise to reject it. Remember, our fight is a fight of faith and
faith comes by hearing the word (1 Timothy 6:12; Romans 10:17). Simple
obedience in that ceremony earned them their miracle. Though we may be
pressured by our needs, it is always better to wait to receive instruction and
obey it. It doesn't have to look reasonable. Who would ever think fetching
water would be the way to get wine? Common sense will prefer to go and buy
wine. But it would have been impossible at midnight. When God’s instruction
comes it will distinguish you while commonsense will put you in the common way
of impossibility.
To overcome the battles
of life, always obey what God is saying, even if it does not appeal to sense.
Then, you will always see your miracle. Don’t be too wise. Learn to obey the
Holy Spirit. He will deliver your victory to you.
PRAYER: LORD, HELP ME TO ALWAYS OBEY THE HOLY
SPIRIT.
“OBEDIENCE
TO GOD HAS NO COMMON GROUND WITH COMMON SENSE”
