His mother said to the servants, “Do whatever he (Jesus) tells you.” John 2:5 [NIV] This is one example of why Christians should obey God's word always. The message also demonstrates the power of walking in obedience to God and living for Christ in every situation. We get into many challenges/difficulties, dissatisfaction with life, and stunted spiritual growth if we go against the will of God - i.e., if we go against 'whatever He tells us . ' “Do whatever He tells you.” That was Mary’s instruction to the servants at the wedding. This instruction applies to you and me in this age, and in its full measure: “Do whatever He tells you.” Are you looking for a solution to a problem that you might be facing, as the attendees of the wedding at Cana did? Do you have a need that you want satisfied? Do you yearn for a victorious Christian life? Do you long for improved fellowship with God? Do you seek the next level regarding spiritual growth? If so, here is the key: “Do wh
“Philip found Nathanael and told him, ‘We have found the one Moses wrote about in the Law, and about whom the prophets also wrote - Jesus of Nazareth, the son of Joseph.’ ‘Nazareth! Can anything good come from there?’ Nathanael asked. ‘Come and see.’ said Philip.” John 1:45-46 [NIV] Nazareth was a despised town. That is why Nathanael was taken by surprise that Jesus could have come from there. Nazareth was regarded as a desert, where nothing was expected to grow. Nathanael's surprise was quite revealing; "Nazareth! Can anything good come from there?" Nathanael asked. What a viewpoint! People could be viewing your country, city, or village in a similar light. Yours might be a locality that is expected to produce nothing good, but I encourage you to surprise everybody like Jesus surprised Nathanael by originating from Nazareth. I want you to surprise people for the glory of God. Some 'Nathanaels' could be looking at you and wondering whether anything good could