John 2:1

 

John 2:1 says, And the third day there was a marriage in Cana of Galilee; and the mother of Jesus was there: The third day after His disciples began to follow Him, there was a marriage in Cana of Galilee And both Jesus was called, and his disciples, to the marriage. Jesus' mother was there. Verse two adds, And both Jesus was called, and his disciples, to the marriage. Jesus and His disciples were there also.  When we become a follower of Christ, everyday life goes on.  We are not called to withdraw from the world, but to continue to live in the world as a light unto the world.  He was not in Jerusalem, but a small town away from the center of religious leadership.  Matthew Henry says He chose a marriage to emphasize the importance of marriage and what it symbolized.  Verse three continues, And when they wanted wine, the mother of Jesus saith unto him, They have no wine.  Later, the ceremony would become more important to people than the significance of the marriage.  We can see this in the world today.  Jesus' mother called Him aside to tell Him that the wedding party had run out of wine.  We might think this a good thing, but Mary knew it would embarrass the host. Verse four states, Jesus saith unto her, Woman, what have I to do with thee? mine hour is not yet come. Jesus rebuked her by asking what that had to do with Him.  Again, Matthew Henry says He did this to show that Mary had no more claim on His ministry than did anyone else.  We do not need to go through anyone else to get to Jesus.  Then, He said His time was not yet come.  Jesus came for a specific purpose, and He was just now starting to fulfill that purpose.  We, once again, need to wait for God's timing and not try to force a miracle from Him.  Verse five adds, His mother saith unto the servants, Whatsoever he saith unto you, do it.  Mary told the servants to do whatever Jesus said.  She did not demand or beg Him.  She simply put things in His hands.  If we need Christ to perform a miracle in our life, we cannot demand or beg, but simply put it in His hands.  Verse six continues, And there were set there six waterpots of stone, after the manner of the purifying of the Jews, containing two or three firkins apiece.  Verse seven concludes, Jesus saith unto them, Fill the waterpots with water. And they filled them up to the brim.  Jesus told them to fill six water pots that were there with water, and they filled them to the brim.  This required obedience on the part of the servants.  We may miss a miracle because we question God.  Verse eight adds, And he saith unto them, Draw out now, and bear unto the governor of the feast. And they bare it.  Jesus had them draw out some of the wine and take it to the governor of the feast.  Verse nine continues, When the ruler of the feast had tasted the water that was made wine, and knew not whence it was: (but the servants which drew the water knew;) the governor of the feast called the bridegroom,  Then, He had the master of the feast taste the water turned to wine.  Notice, the source of the wine was not revealed, and only the servants knew its source. Not all miracles are publicized, but they meet a need.  Verse ten says, And saith unto him, Every man at the beginning doth set forth good wine; and when men have well drunk, then that which is worse: but thou hast kept the good wine until now. The master of the feast said most people serve the best first, but here the best was saved for last.  Some say that the wine was nonalcoholic, but I believe He made wine, though better than any other, still wine.  The nation of Israel had been served the Law, and it didn't save them.  Now, they were being served the Son of God, the best, Who would save them. Verse eleven adds, This beginning of miracles did Jesus in Cana of Galilee, and manifested forth his glory; and his disciples believed on him. This was the first miracle of Jesus.  It was not widely publicized, but it was no less important than any other miracle.  We need to realize that miracles bring honor to God and are not rewards for our good behavior.