Water Into Wine
Did you ever wonder … why did Jesus do a party trick for His first miracle?
Well, ok maybe it wasn't really a "party trick" but doesn't it seem odd that Jesus would simply make a party better for his debut appearance? I mean why not make a leg grow or open blind eyes? I think it's because there's more to this miracle than meets the eye.
So what happened? In John chapter 2, we read that Jesus arrives with His disciples to a wedding in a small town called Cana. Now you have to realize that in that time period, life was rough. I mean really rough. Forget the AC and comfy seats you likely have at your job. It was hot, difficult work for most people so a wedding was a reprieve - a great way to celebrate, kick back and relax and in that culture at the center of these parties was the wine. It was an incredible embarrassment for the groom to run out of wine. In their culture, the groom was promised to his fiancé but then took time to build a home or an addition on his father's house to prepare a place for them to live. He was also responsible for the wedding preparations, including the wine. So on this day, in this moment, this groom was stressed out! He and his family were about to be highly embarrassed and not just in front of strangers but in front of their friends. This was a small town; everyone knows each other. These were people they saw often. This would be a story that would stick with them for years to come.
We can assume Mary, Jesus' mom was part of the festivity planning somehow or at least knew the groom's family because she was informed early about this dilemma. What comes to mind "Well, my son is the son of God and it's time He do something with that power!" You gotta wonder about Jesus' response though, right? He says "Woman (not mom) What does this have to do with me?" WOW! Cold right? Not really. He is separating Himself from his earthly family and making it clear who He really is. We know this because just days later He responds "Who is my father and who is my mother? He who does the will of God." He wasn't being rude to His mom. He was simply focused on His mission to give His life on the cross and He knew that doing a miracle like this would push the first domino over. If He were to do this, people would start talking and the road to the cross would begin. His mother's response is priceless "Do whatever He says." She's like "Look, you're still my son and you've always obeyed and you're not about to ignore your mother."
Jesus takes the jars of water - 6 of them representing the number of man - the end of man's ability - and turns them into wine! The servants pass it out in total shock and to top it off, the guests comment "you've saved the best wine for last!" Usually the best wine is served first because as people get drunk, they care less about the quality of the wine. So back to our question... Why did Jesus turn water into wine? I'll tell you why.
Jesus cares deeply about you. He cares about what stresses you out and robs you of your peace. Jesus was on a mission and He knew that this miracle would set things in motion. But He also knew that this groom was about to be embarrassed and Jesus cared enough to give him a financial miracle and make this moment a story to be told for the ages in the best kind of way. Now this bride and groom would have a miracle story - a joyful testimony to tell for years to come instead of a shameful memory.
Again, Jesus cares deeply about you. He is the visible image of the invisible God. He carries the heart of Father God and displays the characteristics of Father God everywhere He goes. He showed great compassion to this couple and He wants to show great compassion to you. No matter what you're facing, no matter what the "water" is, Jesus can turn it into wine!
Jesus and only Jesus can transform you - taking you from a person filled with guilt, fear, shame or anxiety and turns you into a person full of love and peace, generosity and liberty! Only Jesus can turn water into wine!
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