Upper Room (3)

“Behold, when you have entered the city, a man carrying a jar of water will meet you.”  Luke 22:11, ESV

I love that Jesus gave specific instructions; He never causes us to wonder what we need to do. He told Peter and John that when they got to the city, they would find a man carrying a jug of water. When I first read that passage, I wondered how Peter and John would be able to distinguish which man God was talking about. Through study, I learned that most of the time women were the ones who gathered the water for the household. When Peter and John entered the city and saw a man with the water jug it, would be easy for them to recognize who God was speaking about.

My mind reflected on the man who was bringing the water to his house. He was just doing his regular daily task. He had no idea that Jesus was going to use him that day. Jesus had planned to use his home before the beginning of time to host His last supper. What an honor for that man! Our God is so amazing, He has everything so laid out - down to the finite, minute details of how and when we move.

God is consistently telling us not to worry, not to fear, because He knows how everything is going to work out. This portion of scripture could have been completely left out of the Bible, but I think God purposed it to remind us that He sees us, even when we’re carrying pitchers of water to our home. God used a task that seems so insignificant to remind us to stay true to the task He has given us, for He has purpose for it all. Amen! Be encouraged! God sees you and you are right where He wants you to be!

Affirmations: Matthew 10:20; Luke 24:32; Ephesians 6:19, Isaiah 55:11

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