John 2:8.

"And He said to them, "Draw some out now, and take it to the master of the feast." And they took it" John 2:8.

What would have happened if the water had never been drawn out of the well? You know the story about turning water into wine. Jesus did it, but He had help. Jesus never touched the water. He didn't pray over it. As far as we can tell, He never came close to it. All He said was "Draw some out now . . . ." If it had never been drawn, it would never have turned into wine. A miracle would never have been performed. A wedding would have been less wonderful. But the water was drawn!

Jesus wants to do miracles in our lives. He speaks to us telling us to do various things. If we do them, wonderful things will happen. If we don't -- well let's put it this way, there will be no wine at our wedding! Every miracle of Jesus required something. The man with the withered hand had to stretch it out. The woman with the issue of blood had to touch the hem of Jesus' garment. The Syro-Phoenician woman had to keep asking Jesus to heal her son. She even had to remind Jesus that the dogs eat the crumbs dropped under the master's table. Someone had to remove the stone and Lazarus had to "come forth." The man let down through the roof had to pick up his bed and walk.

Jesus requires that you do something too. Whatever you need, no matter how simple or how complex, Jesus requires that you do something. If you need financial help, He may require that you tithe (give 10% of your income to the Church.) -- as a matter of fact, He DOES REQUIRE YOU TO TITHE! If you need healing, He may require that you dip 7 times in the nearest river. If He does, you had better not stop at 6! If your marriage is in shambles, He may require that you talk to your Pastor who may suggest that you change your attitude towards your spouse! I suggest you do that even without counseling. You see, there is no FREE ride -- except for your salvation -- and even that requires that you accept Jesus as your Lord and Savior! Sure, God may play along with your selfishness for a while, but sooner or later He will require something of you. He is a jealous God and will not allow anything or anyone to take His place. So when Jesus asks you to do something, DO IT! You won't be disappointed! Amen.