Summary of 06 October 2024
Every week we want to have a 5 day devotional recapping our previous sermon so we can grow deeper together. This past Sunday we looked in John 2 as we began our series on Miracles!
Day 1: Trusting in God's Timing
Devotional:
At the wedding in Cana, Jesus performed His first miracle by turning water into wine. This event teaches us about the importance of God's timing. When Mary approached Jesus about the lack of wine, He responded that His time had not yet come. Yet, Mary demonstrated her faith by instructing the servants to follow Jesus' commands. This act of faith and obedience set the stage for the miracle. Often, we may feel impatient or uncertain about God's timing in our lives. However, we must remember that miracles happen in God's timing, and we should never stop asking for His intervention.
Bible Verse:
For everything there is a season, and a time for every matter under heaven. - Ecclesiastes 3:1
Reflection Question:
Are there areas in your life where you are struggling to trust in God's timing? How can you demonstrate faith and patience in these situations?
Quote:
Miracles happen in God's timing. But I should never stop asking.
Prayer:
Dear God, help me to trust in Your perfect timing. Give me the patience and faith to wait for Your miracles, knowing that You are always working behind the scenes. Amen.
Day 2: Using What We Have
Devotional:
In the miracle at Cana, Jesus used six stone jars filled with water to create high-quality wine. This teaches us that God often uses what we already have to reveal who He has always been. We may feel that we lack the resources or abilities to make a difference, but God can transform the ordinary into the extraordinary. By offering what we have, no matter how insignificant it may seem, we open the door for God to work miracles in our lives.
Bible Verse:
And my God will supply every need of yours according to his riches in glory in Christ Jesus. - Philippians 4:19
Reflection Question:
What resources or abilities do you have that you can offer to God for His use? How can you trust Him to transform these into something extraordinary?
Quote:
God often uses what I already have to reveal, who he has always been.
Prayer:
Lord, help me to see the potential in what I have and to offer it to You with a willing heart. Use my resources and abilities for Your glory. Amen.
Day 3: Obedience in Faith
Devotional:
Mary's instruction to the servants, 'Do whatever he tells you,' highlights the importance of obedience in faith. The servants followed Jesus' commands without question, filling the jars with water even though it seemed illogical. Their obedience led to the miracle of turning water into wine. Similarly, we are called to obey God's instructions, even when they don't make sense to us. Our obedience can pave the way for God's miraculous work in our lives.
Bible Verse:
If you love me, you will keep my commandments. - John 14:15
Reflection Question:
Are there areas in your life where you find it difficult to obey God's instructions? How can you take steps to follow His commands more faithfully?
Quote:
Do whatever he tells you.
Prayer:
Heavenly Father, give me the strength and courage to obey Your commands, even when they don't make sense to me. Help me to trust that Your ways are higher than mine. Amen.
Day 4: Recognizing God's Work
Devotional:
Jesus performed the miracle at Cana without making a grand announcement. He quietly turned water into wine, revealing His divine nature to those who were paying attention. This reminds us that God often works behind the scenes in ways we may not immediately recognize. We need to be attentive and open to seeing God's hand in our everyday lives. By doing so, we can witness His faithfulness and be encouraged by His presence.
Bible Verse:
The Lord is near to all who call on him, to all who call on him in truth. - Psalm 145:18
Reflection Question:
How can you become more aware of God's work in your daily life? What steps can you take to recognize and acknowledge His presence?
Quote:
Jesus never makes a huge announcement like, 'Excuse me all, I'm about to do something incredible and y'all are gonna recognize me.'
Prayer:
Lord, open my eyes to see Your work in my life. Help me to recognize and acknowledge Your presence in the ordinary moments. Amen.
Day 5: Life with Jesus
Devotional:
Even if we haven't experienced a major miracle like turning water into wine, life with Jesus is instantly better than life without Him. Jesus took jars filled with dirty water and turned them into good wine, symbolizing how He transforms our lives. He takes us, filled with filth and sin, and fills us with His love and grace. This transformation is the greatest miracle of all, and it is available to each of us through a relationship with Jesus.
Bible Verse:
Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation. The old has passed away; behold, the new has come. - 2 Corinthians 5:17
Reflection Question:
How has your life changed since you began a relationship with Jesus? In what ways can you continue to grow and experience His transformative power?
Quote:
Even if you're sitting here today and you can't think of a major miracle moment in your life where God turned water into wine or stretched a loaf of bread for days, I will say that life with Jesus is instantly better than life without him.
Prayer:
Jesus, thank You for transforming my life with Your love and grace. Help me to continue growing in my relationship with You and to experience Your transformative power every day. Amen.