MOTHERS BELIEVE IN YOU!

MOTHERS BELIEVE IN YOU!

John 2:1-5

2 And the third day there was a marriage in Cana of Galilee; and the mother of Jesus was there:

2 And both Jesus was called, and his disciples, to the marriage.

3 And when they wanted wine, the mother of Jesus saith unto him, They have no wine.

4 Jesus saith unto her, Woman, what have I to do with thee? mine hour is not yet come.

5 His mother saith unto the servants, Whatsoever he saith unto you, do it.

          This is the first recorded miracle of Jesus but not the first miracle with which He was associated. The first miracle was his own birth and, of course, Jesus’ mother was very much involved in that one as well. Now she displays her confidence in her son’s abilities by simply saying “they have no wine.” She does not tell Jesus what to do; she simply presented to him the problem. She was confident that her son would know what to do.

          Mary was most likely responsible for securing invitations to the wedding party for Jesus and his disciples. These were elaborate affairs and attendance was by invitation only. Some have speculated that Mary may have been in charge of refreshments.

          Jesus was not being rude to his mother when he said: “Woman, what have I to do with thee?” The word translated “woman” is gune and has a tender connotation. It means “dear woman!” Jesus questioned why she was involving him in this situation. Jesus was actually calming her fears and anxiety. The meaning seems to be: “At the proper time I will intervene and produce a supply.”

          Mary believed in Jesus’ ability. She believed in his sense of timing. She was willing to release control of the situation to him. Mothers care for sons until, at some time in their maturity, the sons begin caring for the mother. Mothers believe in us and, after awhile, learn to trust us. Mary’s advice is classic motherhood as well as great spiritual advice. “Whatsoever he saith unto thee, do it.”

          Today is Mothers’ Day! Of all the things for which to be thankful, remember that Mothers believe in us!

Dear Lord, I can’t hug my mother today. Would you give her a hug for me? AMEN