“Obedience Brings Blessings”
By Rev. Everett R. Kimble, Sr.
The first recorded miracle of Jesus sets the stage for what is ultimately the foundation of our Christian faith; trust in Jesus. We all know the story, Jesus shows up at a wedding with His mother and His disciples. The host of the ceremony soon runs out of wine, and Jesus’s mother makes a statement that implies that Jesus should do something. “They have no more wine.” Jesus concedes to His mother and tells the servants to fill near-by water jars with water, and just like that these servants who are doing just what they were told to do, find themselves right in the middle of a first-hand lesson on the power and the authority of Jesus.
John 2:7, 8 (New Living Translation) records it like this; “Jesus told the servants, “Fill the jars with water.” When the jars had been filled, he said, “Now dip some out, and take it to the master of ceremonies.” So the servants followed his instructions.
It turns out the water had turned into the best wine, and Jesus’s glory is revealed to the servants. Imagine that, the first people to see a miracle from Jesus were servants. And here is where I want to encourage someone today. Practical application leads to divine revelation.
As servants of Jesus, obedience to His commands puts us in the best position to receive His blessings. When we are engaged in doing the things He has told us to do He reveals not only His power, but the power we possess through Him. Applying the principles of God opens the door to revelation from God.
I know that it is hard to stay positive and work hard when your boss is always on your back, but staying positive is where your power is. It’s hard to do good to the neighbor who is always talking behind your back, but doing good to them is where your power is. It is not an easy thing to continue praying and pouring your love out on a spouse that seems to have lost interest, but love is where your power is. So, wherever you find yourself today, good or bad, happy or sad, hold fast to the will of God and watch Him turn what seems bad into something wonderful.
“So, my dear brothers and sisters, be strong and immovable. Always work enthusiastically for the Lord, for you know that nothing you do for the Lord is ever useless”. (1 Corinthians 15:58, NLT)
“Practical application leads to divine revelation.”
Have a loving, obedient and blessed Tuesday!
