Key Thought

Ministry can be euphoric. Ministry can be discouraging. Ministry is always dangerous. In fact, the euphoria can be more dangerous than the discouragement. Many of God's greatest servants faltered in times of victory and success. Jesus, however, frequently gets away from the mayhem of the masses. Regularly it is for time to be alone with God. Frequently it is to be with his closest disciples. Occasionally, it is simply for time with his family and friends. Those of us who want so much to serve him must learn this vital lesson. We need rest. We need nourishment. We need friendship. We need family. Let's not let the euphoria of being used by Jesus lead us to an arrogance that we don't need others.

Today's Prayer

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Father, forgive me for trying to do so much and hoard my experience of you to myself. Give me a better sense of balance, a holy sense of rest, and a genuine sense of value in being with people I need and who need me. In Jesus' name I pray. Amen.

Today's Verses in Context

Two days later there was a wedding in the town of Cana in Galilee. Jesus' mother was there. Jesus and his followers were also invited to the wedding. At the wedding there was not enough wine. After the wine was all gone, Jesus' mother said to him, "They have no more wine." Jesus answered, "Dear woman, you should not tell me what to do. It is not yet time for me to begin my work." Jesus' mother said to the servants, "Do what Jesus tells you to do." In that place there were six large waterpots made of stone. The Jews used waterpots like these in their washing ceremonies. Each waterpot held about 20 or 30 gallons. Jesus said to the servants, "Fill those waterpots with water." So the servants filled the pots to the top. Then Jesus said to the servants, "Now take out some water. Carry the water to the master of the feast." So the servants brought the water to the master. Then the man in charge of the wedding feast tasted it, but the water had become wine. The man did not know where the wine came from. But the servants that brought the water knew where it came from. The master of the wedding called the bridegroom. He said to the bridegroom, "People always serve the best wine first. Later, after the guests have become drunk, people serve the cheaper wine. But you have saved the best wine until now." This was the first miracle that Jesus did. Jesus did this miracle in the town of Cana in Galilee. So Jesus showed his greatness. And his followers believed in him. Then Jesus went to the town of Capernaum. Jesus' mother and brothers and his followers went with him. They all stayed in Capernaum a few days.

— John 2:1-12 (ERV)

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