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Jesus Turns Water into Wine

John 2 

Jesus and his disciples had been called to a marriage in Cana of Galilee.  At some point during the feast Jesus’ mother informs Him that, “They have no wine.”  She then tells the servants to do “whatsoever he saith unto you.”  Jesus tells the servants to fill six water pots with water.  When they had done so He commanded them, “Draw out now, and bear unto the governor of the feast,” which they did.  The governor, upon tasting the wine commented to the bridegroom, “Every man at the beginning doth set forth good wine; and when men have well drunk, then that which is worse: but thou hast kept the good wine until now.

Taking note of the situation (that there was no wine) Mary goes to her son Jesus.  We may be sure she knew he had the power to alleviate the shortage.  Mary identified a problem and sought help in the best possible place.  Too many times we seek help every else first before turning to God, but not Mary.

Mary brought the problem to Jesus’ attention with the expectation that He would correct the situation.  When we take our cares to God we ought to have Mary’s attitude of assurance, knowing that he is able to do exceedingly above all that we request.

Once she had notified her son of the shortage Jesus’ mother set about doing what see could to help, namely, instructing the servants to do whatever Jesus said.  We too must remember that God will do His part but we must do ours.

Finally, notice that when Mary asked Jesus for help she did not tell or even suggest to Him how He might best replenish the wine or even that He should but she trusted Him to do what was best.  Sometimes we think we know the best solution to our own problems but we must trust in God and allow Him to do as He pleases rather than expecting Him to act as we desire.

Love,

Thomas Sneed

Pond Church of Christ

 
 
 
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