Scripture: John 2:1-111On the third day a wedding took place at Cana in Galilee. Jesus' mother was there, 2and Jesus and his disciples had also been invited to the wedding. 3When the wine was gone, Jesus' mother said to him, "They have no more wine."
4"Dear woman, why do you involve me?" Jesus replied, "My time has not yet come."
5His mother said to the servants, "Do whatever he tells you."
6Nearby stood six stone water jars, the kind used by the Jews for ceremonial washing, each holding from twenty to thirty gallons.
7Jesus said to the servants, "Fill the jars with water"; so they filled them to the brim.
8Then he told them, "Now draw some out and take it to the master of the banquet."
They did so, 9and 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 10and 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."
11This, the first of his miraculous signs, Jesus performed in Cana of Galilee. He thus revealed his glory, and his disciples put their faith in him.
John records the first miracle of Jesus as turning water into wine. The small chapel in Cana stands over the spot where tradition claims that miracle took place. Our tour group crowded into the small room under the chapel and stood around its one prominent feature, a large water jar. Some say that this is one of the actual vessels used by Jesus. After today's passage was read, one of the other pastors in our group led the married couples in renewing their own wedding vows. It was a moving moment for all present - married or not.
There is something to be made of the fact that Jesus performed His first miracle at a wedding. It is a remainder to us that God still sees the institution of marriage as a sacred one. That is no surprise since God was the originator of marriage in Genesis. Today there are so many things that tear the fragile fabric of marriage. More than ever we need God's blessings upon husbands and wives. In no place do we need to see more of His glory shown. Perhaps some of you reading this need to seek God's grace to keep your marriage alive and strong. Remember He is still willing to perform miracles of love!
Question: In what ways is Jesus part of your marriage?
Prayer: Father, there are so many things that work against couples today. Please grant grace sufficient to keep love alive and marriages focused on You. In Jesus' name. Amen.
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