Seeking Jesus First Jan. 8, 2025
Whatever He Says to You, Do It
“On the third day there was a wedding in Cana of Galilee… And when they ran out of wine, the mother of Jesus said to Him, ‘They have no wine.’” (John 2:1–5, NKJV)
John opens this new chapter with a simple but meaningful setting: a wedding. Jesus is not introduced here in a synagogue, a debate, or a miracle scene, but at a place of joy, community, and celebration. This matters. Before Jesus performs any sign, we see that He willingly enters ordinary human life. He is present not only in moments of need, but in moments meant for rejoicing.
Yet into that joy comes a problem. They run out of wine. In that culture, this was more than an inconvenience—it was a source of shame and failure for the host. Mary notices the lack and brings it to Jesus with a simple statement: “They have no wine.” She does not tell Him what to do. She does not offer a solution. She simply places the need before Him.
Jesus’ response may sound surprising at first: “Woman, what does your concern have to do with Me? My hour has not yet come.” This is not disrespect. Jesus is gently clarifying something important. His actions are not driven by human pressure, even well-meaning pressure. He acts according to the Father’s timing and purpose. Yet Mary is not offended or discouraged. She understands something deeper.
She turns to the servants and says words that echo through every generation of faith:
“Whatever He says to you, do it.”
This is a posture of trust. Mary does not argue with Jesus’ response or try to manage the outcome. She simply places the situation fully into His hands and prepares others to obey. Faith does not always come with explanations. Sometimes faith is simply readiness—being willing to obey whatever Jesus says, even before we know what He intends to do.
Notice that at this point, nothing has changed outwardly. The wine is still gone. No miracle has occurred. Yet faith has already acted. The servants are now positioned for obedience. This teaches us something vital: God often prepares us to obey before He reveals what He will do. Obedience precedes manifestation.
This aligns with the pattern we’ve already seen in John’s Gospel. Jesus says, “Follow Me.” He says, “Come and see.” Now, through Mary’s words, we hear another invitation: “Whatever He says to you, do it.” Each call requires trust without full understanding.
There is also humility here. The servants are not given an explanation—only an instruction. Their role is not to question the wisdom of the command, but to carry it out faithfully. This reflects a truth we must learn as disciples: partnership with God does not mean control. It means agreement. We obey from a place of trust, resting in who Jesus is, not in our ability to predict the outcome.
Today, consider this question: what has Jesus already spoken to you that requires obedience before clarity? Faith is not passive waiting; it is active trust. Like the servants at Cana, we may not yet see the miracle—but obedience prepares the way.
Let Mary’s words guide your heart today: whatever He says to you, do it. God’s timing is perfect, His purpose is sure, and obedience is never wasted when it flows from trust in Him.