He revealed his glory
Today's focusAt a wedding in Cana, Jesus turns water into the best wine; this first sign reveals his glory, and his disciples believe in him.
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1And the third day there was a marriage in Cana of Galilee; and the mother of Jesus was there: 2And both Jesus was called, and his disciples, to the marriage. 3And when they wanted wine, the mother of Jesus saith unto him, They have no wine. 4Jesus saith unto her, Woman, what have I to do with thee? mine hour is not yet come. 5His mother saith unto the servants, Whatsoever he saith unto you, do it. 6And there were set there six waterpots of stone, after the manner of the purifying of the Jews, containing two or three firkins apiece. 7Jesus saith unto them, Fill the waterpots with water. And they filled them up to the brim. 8And he saith unto them, Draw out now, and bear unto the governor of the feast. And they bare it. 9When the ruler of the feast had tasted the water that was made wine, and knew not whence it was: (but the servants which drew the water knew;) the governor of the feast called the bridegroom, 10And saith unto him, 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. 11This beginning of miracles did Jesus in Cana of Galilee, and manifested forth his glory; and his disciples believed on him.
Reflection
At a wedding in Cana of Galilee, a common human crisis unfolds: "They have no wine." In this everyday setting of a marriage feast, Jesus steps into a moment of need. Though he remarks that his "hour is not yet come," he responds with quiet, overflowing abundance. By commanding the servants to fill six stone waterpots "up to the brim," he transforms simple water into wine of such high quality that the governor of the feast is astonished. He does not provide just enough to get by; he provides the "good wine" that had been kept "until now."
This "beginning of miracles" is more than a kind gesture to a bridegroom. Through this act, Jesus "manifested forth his glory." It was a sign that opened the eyes of those closest to him, and "his disciples believed on him." For you today, this passage reveals that the glory of Jesus is found even in the middle of life’s celebrations and shortages. He meets us in our practical needs, offering a transformation that points to his true identity and invites us to trust in him.
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Reflect
Mary told the servants, 'Whatsoever he saith unto you, do it'; where do you need to obey Jesus in simple trust this week?
Pray
Lord Jesus, you revealed your glory at a village wedding, in an ordinary home. Show your glory in my ordinary days. Whatever you tell me to do, help me do it.