PREACHER: MR ERIC ASARE
God provided a leader to take Israel out of Egypt, a path for Israel in the red sea on their way to the promise land. He provided manna in the desert, water for them when they were thirsty and the law to guide them in their relationships and as a light to see them on their way to righteousness. In diverse ways he was their great provider.
In the Old Testament he sent his word through prophets while in the New Testament Jesus continued to meet the needs of the people. He fed 5,000 with 5 loaves of bread and 2 fishes, healed the sick, dead and was hope to a dispersing world. He was light to a world in bondage and sin.
Prophet Isaiah’s prayer of intercession implies our path to play so that Gods intended plans for us would come and pass (is 62:1-5). Paul emphasises the operation of gifts in (1 cor 12:1-11). In the gospel reading Mary approached God in a prayerful mood (jn 2:1-11).
Examples learnt from Mary
PROBLEM: Weddings took 7 days at the time. While feasting was not over the hosts run out of wine. Mary then said to Jesus they have no wine showing. This showed the need to come to God with simple words and faith when confronted with problems. SOLUTION: Mary knew Jesus as his son, the holy one called son of God (Luke 1:35). She knew where to find solution and that there was no burden Jesus could not bear. Jesus even answered her by saying “dear woman why do you involve me”. Do whatever he tells you. The Servants also played their role by obeying the strange man who gave orders. This shows that obedience goes with faith emphasising our need to wait in faith. RESULTS: this act was the first of his miraculous signs hence 1) Revealed his glory. Obedience is a critical responsibility for God to perform gracious miracles. 2) Led to his disciples believing in him and thus brought people to God.
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