I know what you’re saying in general. I guess I never thought she was “ordering” Him to turn the water into wine at the wedding. I always remember the story is that she asked Him to do it, and then went to the others helping at the wedding to “do whatever He tells you.”
But part of the human experience was being a parent, and even though Jesus knew who He was, He was also her child. And she would be “mom” to Him. Many moms had prophets with powers from God, and I am sure she felt a lot of similarities that those mothers had with their sons. But when you see your prophet son crucified what are you to think, has something really gone wrong? How does God get the victory by dying a criminal’s death? No doubt she, like the Apostles, began to fully figure this out after His resurrection.
I think this is probably closest to her mindset.
But when you see your prophet son crucified what are you to think, has something really gone wrong? How does God get the victory by dying a criminal’s death? No doubt she, like the Apostles, began to fully figure this out after His resurrection.
Exactly!
Mary is a great example of a devoted mom at the time of the crucifixion. She's also not dissimilar from mom's in general not always understanding, but always concerned. Elevating her beyond that is where the train leaves the tracks.
I think John came the closest to truly understanding before the Resurrection.