Daily Bread 2011 - John 2
Daily Bread 2011 – John 2
Jesus Changes Water Into Wine
1 On the third day a wedding took place at Cana in Galilee. Jesus’ mother was there, 2 and Jesus and his disciples had also been invited to the wedding. 3 When the wine was gone, Jesus’ mother said to him, “They have no more wine.” 4 “Woman, why do you involve me?” Jesus replied. “My hour has not yet come.” 5 His mother said to the servants, “Do whatever he tells you.” 6 Nearby stood six stone water jars, the kind used by the Jews for ceremonial washing, each holding from twenty to thirty gallons.7 Jesus said to the servants, “Fill the jars with water”; so they filled them to the brim. 8 Then he told them, “Now draw some out and take it to the master of the banquet.” They did so, 9 and the master of the banquet tasted the water that had been turned into wine. He did not realize where it had come from, though the servants who had drawn the water knew. Then he called the bridegroom aside 10 and said, “Everyone brings out the choice wine first and then the cheaper wine after the guests have had too much to drink; but you have saved the best till now.” 11 What Jesus did here in Cana of Galilee was the first of the signs through which he revealed his glory; and his disciples believed in him.
What Does This Mean?
The turning of the “water” in to “wine” is the first of the “signs” in the 4th gospel of John. John uses the word “signs” instead of the word “miracles”, which is used more in the other 3 gospels. Importantly, the word “signs” has the meaning of pointing to something not just drawing attention to itself. The miracles are powerful, but what they point to is more powerful.
That is why Jesus is often reluctant to do such “signs”, being careful that they point people to God and to the fact that He is the Messiah. In this passage, he seemingly mildly rebukes his mother for asking him to do this. I.e. “Woman, why do you involve me?” His point here was that His time had not yet come, but still he does this miracle maybe to honor His mom.
In this story, Jesus is at a wedding and the host has run out of wine, an embarrassing moment for the parents of the groom. Jesus tells the servants to take the vats of water that were used for cleansing and bring them to the master of ceremonies. And sure enough not only had the water turned into wine but it was high quality wine, the best.
What Does This Mean For Us?
Whereas previously God had dealt with people through the law, which was symbolized by the big vats of water used for ceremonially cleansing, this sign pointed to the fact the God had reserved the best for last, His Son.
Sometimes we wait until we are almost empty, to turn to Jesus and do not realize He has saved the best for us all along. As we taste and eat of the life Jesus offers to us we will see that He has reserved the best for those who will trust in Him with their lives.
Heavenly Father we thank you that you saved the best for last, Your Son Jesus Christ. As we see how the Law always leaves us thirsty, let us drink of the living water that is of the finest quality the Good News! Amen.
Jesus Changes Water Into Wine
1 On the third day a wedding took place at Cana in Galilee. Jesus’ mother was there, 2 and Jesus and his disciples had also been invited to the wedding. 3 When the wine was gone, Jesus’ mother said to him, “They have no more wine.” 4 “Woman, why do you involve me?” Jesus replied. “My hour has not yet come.” 5 His mother said to the servants, “Do whatever he tells you.” 6 Nearby stood six stone water jars, the kind used by the Jews for ceremonial washing, each holding from twenty to thirty gallons.7 Jesus said to the servants, “Fill the jars with water”; so they filled them to the brim. 8 Then he told them, “Now draw some out and take it to the master of the banquet.” They did so, 9 and the master of the banquet tasted the water that had been turned into wine. He did not realize where it had come from, though the servants who had drawn the water knew. Then he called the bridegroom aside 10 and said, “Everyone brings out the choice wine first and then the cheaper wine after the guests have had too much to drink; but you have saved the best till now.” 11 What Jesus did here in Cana of Galilee was the first of the signs through which he revealed his glory; and his disciples believed in him.
What Does This Mean?
The turning of the “water” in to “wine” is the first of the “signs” in the 4th gospel of John. John uses the word “signs” instead of the word “miracles”, which is used more in the other 3 gospels. Importantly, the word “signs” has the meaning of pointing to something not just drawing attention to itself. The miracles are powerful, but what they point to is more powerful.
That is why Jesus is often reluctant to do such “signs”, being careful that they point people to God and to the fact that He is the Messiah. In this passage, he seemingly mildly rebukes his mother for asking him to do this. I.e. “Woman, why do you involve me?” His point here was that His time had not yet come, but still he does this miracle maybe to honor His mom.
In this story, Jesus is at a wedding and the host has run out of wine, an embarrassing moment for the parents of the groom. Jesus tells the servants to take the vats of water that were used for cleansing and bring them to the master of ceremonies. And sure enough not only had the water turned into wine but it was high quality wine, the best.
What Does This Mean For Us?
Whereas previously God had dealt with people through the law, which was symbolized by the big vats of water used for ceremonially cleansing, this sign pointed to the fact the God had reserved the best for last, His Son.
Sometimes we wait until we are almost empty, to turn to Jesus and do not realize He has saved the best for us all along. As we taste and eat of the life Jesus offers to us we will see that He has reserved the best for those who will trust in Him with their lives.
Heavenly Father we thank you that you saved the best for last, Your Son Jesus Christ. As we see how the Law always leaves us thirsty, let us drink of the living water that is of the finest quality the Good News! Amen.
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