Magnificent Prayer #323
Magnificent Prayer #323
His mother said to the servants, “Do whatever he tells you.”
John 2:5
Jesus, His mother, and His disciples were bidden to the wedding. In all likelihood the family was closely related to, or very friendly toward, the family of Jesus. At least, we notice that the host and hostess had acquainted the mother of Jesus with the embarrassing situation which had arisen when the wine had given out. Whereupon the mother of Jesus reveals herself as a tried and true woman of prayer.
In the first place, she goes to the right place with need which she has become acquainted. She goes to Jesus and tells Him everything.
In the next place, notice what she says to Jesus. Just these few simple words, “They have no wine.” Note here what prayer is. To pray is to tell Jesus what we lack. Intercession is to tell Jesus what we see that others lack.
She also knew that she did not have to influence Him or persuade Him to give these friends a helping hand. No one is so willing to help as He is!
OLE HALLESBY
Pray About It: Prayer is amazingly simple when we remember Mary’s words to Jesus, “They have no wine.” That was all that was necessary—just verbalizing the need. Jesus took care of the rest.
Today, as you pray, just tell Him the need. You don’t have to tell Him how to change your situation. He knows.
Take Mary as an example in prayer. Be simple.
It is in the personal presence of the Saviour, in intercourse with Him, that faith rises to grasp what at first appeared too high.
ANDREW MURRAY
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