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THE WATER WAS MADE WINE
LORD’S DAY, NOVEMBER 1
John 2:1-11

Psalm 27:1-6

 

“He spoke

and it was done.”

 

THE WATER WAS MADE WINE
 
(Today we begin a month of readings on “Miracles of Christ our Lord” by J.C. Ryle.)
 
We learn from today’s reading the almighty power of our Lord Jesus Christ. We are told of a miracle which He wrought at the marriage feast when the wine failed. By a mere act of will, Jesus changed water into wine and so supplied the need of all the guests.
 
The manner in which the miracle was worked deserves especial notice. We are not told of any outward visible action which preceded or accompanied it. It is not said that Jesus touched the waterpots containing the water that was made wine. It is not said that He commanded the water to change its qualities, or that Jesus prayed to His Father in heaven. Jesus simply willed the change and it took place. We read of no prophet or apostle in the Bible who ever worked a miracle after this fashion. He who could do such a mighty work, in such a manner, was nothing less than very God.
 
It is a comfortable thought that the same almighty power of will which our Lord here displayed is still exercised on behalf of His believing people. They have no need of His bodily presence to maintain their cause. They have no reason to be cast down because they cannot see Him with their eyes interceding for them; or touch Him with their hands, that they may cling to Him for safety. If He “wills” their salvation and the daily supply of all their spiritual need, they are as safe and well provided for as if they saw Him standing by them. Christ’s will is as mighty and effectual as Christ’s deed. The will of Him who could say to the Father, “I will that they also, whom thou hast given me, be with me where I am” (John 17:24) is a will that has all power in heaven and earth and must prevail. Happy are those who believe on Him by whom this miracle was wrought!
 
THOUGHT: Whatever has been determined by God must happen (re: Dan 4:35).
PRAYER: Father, forgive me for the times when I have rejected Thy will for my life.

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