July 31, 2018: SOAP #3162: Isaiah 63-64; John 2

Scripture:  John (NIV) 2:2 …and Jesus and his disciples had also been invited to the wedding.

Observation:   A short comment that really goes without being said.  Jesus was there, so obviously he had been invited.  The question that comes to my mind: who made out the invitation list?  Was it the bride’s mother, or the groom’s mother?  Was it someone from the bride’s family…or the groom’s family?  Was it a neighbor?

Whoever it was who made out the guest list, they thought to include Jesus and his disciples.  They were working behind the scenes, doing something that needed to be done, but having no idea how important their part would be.  Not knowing what would happen at the banquet…not knowing what an important part Jesus would have…it came to their mind to invite Jesus.

Application:  I have found that the Holy Spirit often works with me behind the scenes.  He leads me to do something that fits perfectly with what lies ahead.  It is good to start every task with a quickly whispered prayer acknowledging His presence in my life and taking a moment to listen if He has some specific directions.  It may be to take another route on my way home.  It may be feeling a strong urge to call a friend.  It may be something I was planning to do, but now is the time.  Of course, I do not know why I was impressed to do what the Holy Spirit was urging me to do, but later I look back and realize, “He knew perfectly what I was to do!”  And my heart rejoices as I realize that I had a part in His plan.

Prayer:   Holy Spirit, I want to be always open to your leading.  I want you to find it easy to get my attention and to get me to do what you know best!  Amen

Pastor Leon
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