JUNE 14, John 2:1-11

Wedding feasts were held in the bridegroom’s house. When the procession reached the groom’s house, the couple would enter under a canopy. From there, they would commence the feast which could last for as long as 7 days! During the feast, friends and relatives would ask for God’s blessings for the couple.

We do not know how many such weddings Jesus attended. Today, we read of one where He performed His first miracle. It was at a wedding feast in the town of Cana of Galilee. We read that the bridegroom ran out of wine. To save him from embarrassment, Jesus’ mother asked Jesus to do something to help. She believed that Jesus had the power to save the situation. Jesus then turned water into fine wine. Fine wine in those days was simply grape juice with no alcohol content. It was very different from the alcoholic wine of today. Jesus simply asked the servant to fill six waterpots with water. When the servants had filled them with water, He asked them to “draw out now, and bear unto the governor of the feast”. Thus the servant carried the water (now turned to wine) to the governor or ruler of the feast. When the latter tasted the water that was made into wine, he was so pleased with the quality that he complimented the groom for it. He praised the groom for keeping the good wine to the last.

An important lesson we learn here is taught by Mary. When she asked Jesus for help, she truly believed that Jesus could do what she asked for. The presence of Jesus at any wedding is the true blessing for the couple.

Thought: God is able to do what He promises us.

Prayer: Heavenly Father, please give me simple faith to trust Your Word and obey You. This I pray in Jesus’ name, Amen.