Restoration (Part 3)

Restoration (Part 3)

Have you ever felt totally drained, discouraged and defeated?  

You are so tired and weary from the battles of life that you feel empty, especially in regards to the mental, spiritual, and financial crisis you are facing.  What do you do when you have no strength to go on? What happens when all of your precious resources are gone and there is nothing to lean on?

There is an account in the Bible that answers this question.  It occurred during a wedding feast in Cana of Galilee.  The party was going great when suddenly, they ran out of wine:

John 2:1-4 "And the third day there was a marriage in Cana of Galilee; and the mother of Jesus was there:  And both Jesus was called, and his disciples, to the marriage. And when they wanted wine, the mother of Jesus saith unto him, They have no wine. Jesus saith unto her, Woman, what have I to do with thee? Mine hour is not yet come."

When the wine was gone, the mother of Jesus knew that He could help and she immediately appealed to Him.  Perhaps like Mary, you have gone to the Lord with an appeal about your need and you are still waiting for an answer.  Be assured that Jesus has a set timing for your restoration, just as He did for the miracle of the empty wine jugs.   "My time hasn't come yet," Jesus answered His mother. Then "...His mother saith unto the servants, Whatsoever he saith unto you, do it"  in John 2:5. 

The key to this miracle is found in these words:  "...whatever He says to you, do it!"   Friend, that is your spiritual key. Now you must act in obedience and do what God tells you to do.

John 2:6-8 continues the story. It says, "And there were set there six waterpots of stone, after the manner of the purifying of the Jews, containing two or three firkins apiece. Jesus saith unto them, Fill the waterpots with water. And they filled them up to the brim. And he saith unto them, Draw out now, and bear unto the governor of the feast. And they bare it."

Verses 9 and 10 say, "After Jesus turned the jugs of water into wine and it was served, then the governor of the feast called the bridegroom, And saith unto him, Every man at the beginning doth set forth good wine; and when men have well drunk, then that which is worse: but thou hast kept the good wine until now."

Your vessel may be empty right now, but Jesus has a set timing for your restoration.  Wait until you hear from God, then do what He tells you to do and God will replenish your resources with abundance. and restore your ministry in spite of what people say.  The old wine is gone, but the new wine will be better than you ever imagined.