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Sometimes, Jesus doesn't give us much data about what he asks us to do. He shows us a next step, but not a complete roadmap.

Jesus gives us a way to serve, but not the full picture of what he plans to accomplish through our service.

In the story of Jesus at the wedding at Cana, we see how this dynamic works in the experience of the servants. Jesus asks them to do a hefty task, but doesn't tell them why.

But because they obey, they're the ones who first see the miracle that Jesus is doing.

Sources:
John 2:1-11 (NIV)

Zechariah 4:10 (NIV)

Chesley "Sully" Sullenberger, as quoted in Bill Newcott, "Wisdom of the Elders," AARP: The Magazine (May–June 2009).

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