Weddings are joyous occasions!
In Cana, up in the Galilee, just outside Nazareth, Lord Jesus attended a wedding with His mother and disciples.
Wine was served at weddings 2000 years ago. The best bodied wine usually came first, the so-so wine came later. At this reception the wine ran out. Mary, Jesus' mother noticed. She asked Him for favor. Though it was not yet His time to do miracles, He granted her request. Waterpots used for ceremonial purification were filled with water by servants at the Lord's direction. Quick obedience was in action.
The waterpots were poured out for the head waiter to taste. Faith was in action.
The head waiter's job as superintendent of the dining hall was to taste the food and drink. He proclaimed to the bridegroom, "You have saved the best wine for later!" as Lord Jesus knew he would. (John 2:1-11) This was the first sign Lord Jesus did and it was at a wedding, a time of celebration and joy. "His disciples believed in Him."
At His will, the water became wine. (Colossians 1:15-18)
Lord Jesus longs to bring us closer to Him. He works and when He shows us what He is doing, it helps us to understand His love toward us. It is a close relationship. Throughout Scripture the image of a bride and bridegroom are used repeatedly to illustrate the tightness of the bond between The Lord and His church, between Him and us, between Him and you. It is meant to be a permanent bond. (Romans 8:38-39)
It is no mistake that the first miracle began at a wedding. It is no mistake that those who believe in Him will be invited to the Marriage of the Lamb (Lord Jesus). (Revelation 19:7,9)
Lord Jesus says, “Blessed are those who are called to the marriage supper of the Lamb!”
He is calling to you to come, come to Him. He loves you.
Ask The Lord to open your eyes and show you the great miracles He is doing in your life, how He is making you into the best wine, suitable for the marriage supper of the Lamb.
(C) 2020 Kelly Jadon