John 2:9-10
After tasting the water which had now become wine, the master of the feast (having no idea where it came from, though it was clear to the servants who took the water out) sent for the newly- married man, And said to him, Every man first puts out his best wine and when all have had enough he puts out what is not so good; but you have kept the good wine till now.
It is amazing that no one at the wedding except the servants actually knew where the good wine was coming from. Neither the bride, nor groom, nor groom's family or guests knew where it came from, and maybe they never did. Mary did not toot a horn, neither did Jesus. The disciples knew, Mary, Jesus and the servants. Not our usual plan for evangelism.
Matthew 6:1-3
Take care not to do your good works before men, to be seen by them; or you will have no reward from your Father in heaven. When then you give money to the poor, do not make a noise about it, as the false- hearted men do in the Synagogues and in the streets, so that they may have glory from men. Truly, I say to you, They have their reward. But when you give money, let not your left hand see what your right hand I'd doing
This is so counter cultural today where people show and tell from their smallest to their greatest acts of kindness on Facebook, Twitter..etc, but Jesus says do not tell. Why? Because it keeps us humble. When people sing our laurels we actually believe that we are so great and forget that it all comes from HIM. We forget that whatever kindness we give is nothing compared to the salvation HE gave us for free.
Lord, I pray today for the Light of Your Holy Spirit to come and shine in my heart today. I pray that as your fire lights up my life, that it will also burn any hay, wood or stubble, any pride or show or need for man's approval. I want YOU to smile when you look at me.
Jesus, I love YOU.
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