"BETTER THAN THE BEST WITH JESUS"
ONLINE YOUTUBE: https://youtu.be/Pb0XSiLnt-8
SERMON REFLECTION:
I. Living in THE WORLD: "Questioning God's Plans when our Plans Fail"
a) How do you normally respond when things don't go as planned or when some crisis hijacks your plans?
b) Have you ever experienced a season when God seemed silent (e.g., no direction)? How did you get through it?
II. Abiding in THE WORD: "It Only Gets Better when Jesus is Invited!"
a) Read John 2:1-12
b) What stands out to you? Mary's request? the servant's response, Jesus and the miracle?
c) Why did Jesus decide to perform this miracle? What did this do for the Disciples?
III. Growing in THE WAY: "Following the Steps of a Loving Savior"
a) What is the response from the servants based on what Jesus is asking of them?
b) What steps do you need to take to invite Jesus (and hear the voice of Jesus) into your situation and/or into your life?
IV. Surrendering in THE MINISTRY OF CHRIST
PRAYER:
“Jesus, this morning I’ve come to realize I need you. Forgive me for my selfish desires which placed you on the side. I now seek upon Your love, compassion, and grace to guide my hand through this difficult journey. I acknowledge You as my Savior, the very Son of God, who alone is able to transform, not only this situation but ultimately, my very life. I surrender my plans into Your sovereign hands. I ask, through the Holy Spirit, that you empower me to take the full measure of obedience so I may share in the fullness of your glory. Grant your abiding peace upon my heart as I trust in you. Amen”
Ephesians 3:20-21 - Now to him who is able to do far more abundantly than all that we ask or think, according to the power at work within us, to him be glory in the church and in Christ Jesus throughout all generations, forever and ever. Amen.