What Mary said is still true on this Mother's Day:
“Whatever He says to do ... do it.”
Mother's Day is this weekend in the US, giving children an opportunity to show honor.
Whatever God tells you to do for Mothers Day this year, do it. Here's why....
At Jesus’ first miracle at the wedding in Cana, his mother, Mary, asked her son to do something about helping with the shortage of wine. It’s an odd story about an embarrassing social mishap. And it’s a powerful story because it became the launch of Jesus’ ministry on earth.
After asking Jesus to solve the shortage issue, she turned to the servants standing nearby and said, “Whatever he says to you—do it” (John 2:5 AMP).
The mother's wise advice was followed. The servants then filled the jars with water and the miracle of turning it to wine propelled Jesus into his earthly mission.
“Whatever he says to you—do it.” That’s a perfect word for you and me. It’s how Jesus said to live, what he told us to do, why we have purpose in our lives – whatever he says, we just do it.
What does God say about your mother?
• “Honor your father and your mother, so that you may live long in the land the Lord your God is giving you." Exodus 20:12 NIV
• "Honor your father and mother (which is the first commandment with a promise), that it may go well with you and that you may have a long life on the earth." Ephesians 6:2-3
Not every man is married to the mother of his children. But all of us can do what Jesus tells us to do. If it means honoring the mother of your children, you just do it, whether estranged or married.
And if you're married to the mother of your children, do something.
"Whatever he says to you--do it."
Mary cared for her child, knew who he was ... and gave us the right direction. Whatever he says to do - do it.
Thank you Lord for the treasure of a Mother.
- Pastor Lynette