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| God's Miracles Surround us Daily |
Verses: John 2: 1-12
My thoughts about the verses:
Was the waterfall the first thing that you focused on when you saw the picture? Did you notice the green leaves on the trees first? Did your eyes focus on the algae growing on the rocks in the very front of the picture? Lastly, did your eye fully take in all the beauty of this scene.
God surrounds us daily with miracles. The miracles are both large and small. Often we tend to go through the world with blinders on. We are so focused on our own needs that we miss what is happening on around us. We sometimes focus on one or two small details and miss all the things that God has already given us. We often get so inpatient that we ask that God provide us what we desire instead of accepting that God will always give us what we need.
We often forget that there are others that are in need. We worry about the ups and downs that life has given us personally. We sometimes take for granted those that are around us. We immediately get upset if things do not go our way. When others are not able to live up to our expectations we assume that they do not care. We often become so upset with the obstacles God has given us that we miss the times that God has carried us.
Is this not what happened in this moment of Jesus's life. Jesus told his mother that it wasn't time for him to start his ministry. Yet, this was not what his Mother wanted to hear. She knew that her son could help this family if he so desired. She wanted her son to fix this issue right then and there.
It is amazing that sometimes it is our loved ones that we take most for granted. We assume that they can snap their fingers and all of our needs will be met. The fact is our loved ones want to do what is best for us. They would do anything to solve our problems. Yet, there are times that they cannot do anything but watch what we are going through and hope that we feel their love.
Yet, Jesus took this opportunity to teach us two important things. That first God will always give you what you need. Secondly, that sometimes when you are inpatient God will give you what you desire even if it isn't what you truly need.
So what did Jesus's mother do she becomes inpatient at his response and tells the servants do whatever Jesus tells them to do. Jesus at this point tells them to fill the jugs with water and then to give it to the host of the party. Jesus was performing this miracle in my mind to show that he could do whatever needed to be done. Yet, there was times that what we want is not what we need.
When the host was given the ladle filled with water it had turned into wine. Not an ordinary wine but the best. The bride and groom then had to answer why they had kept the best for last. The tradition was to give the best wine in the beginning when people could enjoy it. Jesus had proven to all that sometimes you should wait for your miracle so that you get what you truly need. When you become so inpatient that you push God to perform miracles he often gives you exactly what you want even if it is something that you really didn't need.
Imagine the bridegroom now having to explain why he had saved the best for last. His friends would never believe him that he had given them the best that he had in the beginning. The miracle shows that God has power and that if we allow Jesus to perform the miracles we need in his time we receive what is needed
So back to the those three questions about the picture. What did you see first? I have a feeling that most of you saw that beautiful waterfall. Then you probably noticed the different shades of green. You probably were trying to figure out just where it was located and how hard are it to get too. But, the question is how many of you saw the algae growing on the rock.
I will be honest I saw the waterfall and wanted to get the best shot I could. But I love framing my pictures and the rock was just a natural part of the frame. As I was going back through the pictures picking out the shots that I would keep I chose this one again for the beauty of the waterfall. It wasn't until later that I really saw what God wanted me to see. I needed to see the beauty in the colors of the trees and how the smallest things make our life special.
Prayer:
Dear God we thank you for the tiny miracles and all the big miracles. We thank you for answering prayers sometimes by not giving us what we want but instead giving us what we need. We ask God that you be with us and let us feel your presence in all we do. God we ask that your guard our hearts and direct our spirits. May we fully understand that you are there and provide all the nourishment of our soul needs. Please help us focus on you and help us remember to be patient. For we know that you will always provide the mini miracles we need in your own time.
Questions:
My thoughts about the verses:
Was the waterfall the first thing that you focused on when you saw the picture? Did you notice the green leaves on the trees first? Did your eyes focus on the algae growing on the rocks in the very front of the picture? Lastly, did your eye fully take in all the beauty of this scene.
God surrounds us daily with miracles. The miracles are both large and small. Often we tend to go through the world with blinders on. We are so focused on our own needs that we miss what is happening on around us. We sometimes focus on one or two small details and miss all the things that God has already given us. We often get so inpatient that we ask that God provide us what we desire instead of accepting that God will always give us what we need.
We often forget that there are others that are in need. We worry about the ups and downs that life has given us personally. We sometimes take for granted those that are around us. We immediately get upset if things do not go our way. When others are not able to live up to our expectations we assume that they do not care. We often become so upset with the obstacles God has given us that we miss the times that God has carried us.
Is this not what happened in this moment of Jesus's life. Jesus told his mother that it wasn't time for him to start his ministry. Yet, this was not what his Mother wanted to hear. She knew that her son could help this family if he so desired. She wanted her son to fix this issue right then and there.
It is amazing that sometimes it is our loved ones that we take most for granted. We assume that they can snap their fingers and all of our needs will be met. The fact is our loved ones want to do what is best for us. They would do anything to solve our problems. Yet, there are times that they cannot do anything but watch what we are going through and hope that we feel their love.
Yet, Jesus took this opportunity to teach us two important things. That first God will always give you what you need. Secondly, that sometimes when you are inpatient God will give you what you desire even if it isn't what you truly need.
So what did Jesus's mother do she becomes inpatient at his response and tells the servants do whatever Jesus tells them to do. Jesus at this point tells them to fill the jugs with water and then to give it to the host of the party. Jesus was performing this miracle in my mind to show that he could do whatever needed to be done. Yet, there was times that what we want is not what we need.
When the host was given the ladle filled with water it had turned into wine. Not an ordinary wine but the best. The bride and groom then had to answer why they had kept the best for last. The tradition was to give the best wine in the beginning when people could enjoy it. Jesus had proven to all that sometimes you should wait for your miracle so that you get what you truly need. When you become so inpatient that you push God to perform miracles he often gives you exactly what you want even if it is something that you really didn't need.
Imagine the bridegroom now having to explain why he had saved the best for last. His friends would never believe him that he had given them the best that he had in the beginning. The miracle shows that God has power and that if we allow Jesus to perform the miracles we need in his time we receive what is needed
So back to the those three questions about the picture. What did you see first? I have a feeling that most of you saw that beautiful waterfall. Then you probably noticed the different shades of green. You probably were trying to figure out just where it was located and how hard are it to get too. But, the question is how many of you saw the algae growing on the rock.
I will be honest I saw the waterfall and wanted to get the best shot I could. But I love framing my pictures and the rock was just a natural part of the frame. As I was going back through the pictures picking out the shots that I would keep I chose this one again for the beauty of the waterfall. It wasn't until later that I really saw what God wanted me to see. I needed to see the beauty in the colors of the trees and how the smallest things make our life special.
Prayer:
Dear God we thank you for the tiny miracles and all the big miracles. We thank you for answering prayers sometimes by not giving us what we want but instead giving us what we need. We ask God that you be with us and let us feel your presence in all we do. God we ask that your guard our hearts and direct our spirits. May we fully understand that you are there and provide all the nourishment of our soul needs. Please help us focus on you and help us remember to be patient. For we know that you will always provide the mini miracles we need in your own time.
Questions:
Do you have things in your life that you need to give over to God and let God take over? Are you afraid God isn't answering your prayers in your time frame? Do you feel alone?
What has God given you that have made your life better? What prayer did God not answer because that was best for you? How often have you felt God carrying you? Is it time just to relax and let the Holy Spirit lead you where you need to be? Are you ready to accept the small miracles God show you every day?
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