God’s Timing

At the marriage feast of Cana, Mary, the mother of Jesus, came to Him saying, “‘They have no wine.’  Jesus’ response was, ‘My hour has not yet come’” (John 2).  However, Mary’s faith put into action the first miracle in Jesus’ ministry.  This sequence of events is important to us as believers because we see that God’s timing in our lives is just as important as it was in Jesus’ life.  Timing makes all of the difference in fulfilling our destiny in Him.  First, we have to realize what season we are in.  God is continually preparing us for His promises to be fulfilled.  Mary’s instructions to the servants filling the wine pots were, “Whatever He says to you, do it.”  Secondly, we have to be obedient to the will of God and walk in His way.  Jesus told the servants “Fill the water pots with water.”  This speaks to us of being filled with the Word and with the Holy Spirit.  As we study God’s Word and allow the Holy Spirit to lead and guide us, we will recognize the season of training and preparation we are in.  When we know His voice and follow His instructions, we will know when to step out in faith to see our destiny fulfilled.  Galatians 6:8-9 tells us how to develop in our faith, “For he who sows to his flesh will of the flesh reap corruption, but he who sows to the Spirit will of the Spirit reap everlasting life.  And let us not grow weary while doing good, for in due season we shall reap if we do not lose heart.”  Just as this was the beginning of miracles in Jesus’ ministry, as He stepped out, by faith, as we are obedient and activate our faith, our destinies are being fulfilled and God’s due season for our lives as believers is coming to pass.  Activate your faith and just like the servants at the wedding feast, “whatever He says to you, do it.”