John 1:14  So the Word became human and made his home among us. He was full of unfailing love and faithfulness. And we have seen his glory, the glory of the Father’s one and only Son. (New Living Translation)

16, 17  From his abundance we have all received one gracious blessing after another. For the law was given through Moses, but God’s unfailing love and faithfulness came through Jesus Christ. 

2:5  But his mother told the servants, “Do whatever he tells you.”

8  “Now dip some out, and take it to the master of ceremonies.” So the servants followed his instructions.

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I have been highlighting in purple Bible verses and passages that declare the attributes of God. These attributes tell us the nature and character of God. The most highlighted attributes in the Old Testament are the same ones we see here: unfailing love and faithfulness. 

God’s love never fails. He is always faithful to his cause of wooing us into a deep and abiding relationship with himself. Here in John’s Gospel, we see Jesus embodying these attributes. 

Have you ever sung a song in church about God’s unfailing love? Good News: It’s true. 

One aspect of his unfailing love is how utterly trustworthy it is. When Jesus tells people to do something, things always work out for the best when they do. Chapter two in this Gospel gives us a prime example. 

Mary tells Jesus the wine supply has run out. Jesus says, “My time has not yet come.” Mary says to the servants, “Do whatever he tells you.”

This is wisdom and truth. Jesus always does what is right. Trust his heart. 

Jesus gave instructions for what to do next. “So the servants followed his instructions.” Results? Best wine ever. 

What have we learned here today?
1. God is love.
2. His love never fails.
3. His instructions come from his loving heart, are expressed in loving concern, and produce better results by far than anything we could ourselves. 

Mary teaches us how to love Jesus like she did. She knew him for who he really was. She had seen every wonderful day of his life unfold in increasing beauty and wonder. She learned the most important truth for living a full and meaningful life. She said, “Do whatever he tells you.” That’s where transformation begins. That’s where miracles begin. 

This is a good day to see Jesus for who he is, and to do whatever he tells you. Know that he is motivated by his perfect, never-failing love. Understand that our obedience is empowered by his loving heart and hand to accomplish his eternal purpose in us and through us. 

What is Jesus telling you to do today?

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I will do whatever Jesus tells me.

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Our Father, everything about you declares your unfailing love. We never have to worry about you running out of love. Your instructions become blessings to us and others when we say Yes to whatever you ask. Empower us to lay aside our fears and to trust your heart, no matter what you ask. Amen.