The Wedding at Cana
John 2:1-12 Revised Standard Version (RSV)
The Wedding at Cana
2 On the third day there was a marriage at Cana in Galilee, and the mother of Jesus was there; 2 Jesus also was invited to the marriage, with his disciples. 3 When the wine gave out, the mother of Jesus said to him, “They have no wine.” 4 And Jesus said to her, “O woman, what have you to do with me? My hour has not yet come.” 5 His mother said to the servants, “Do whatever he tells you.” 6 Now six stone jars were standing there, for the Jewish rites of purification, each holding twenty or thirty gallons. 7 Jesus said to them, “Fill the jars with water.” And they filled them up to the brim. 8 He said to them, “Now draw some out, and take it to the steward of the feast.” So they took it. 9 When the steward of the feast tasted the water now become wine, and did not know where it came from (though the servants who had drawn the water knew), the steward of the feast called the bridegroom 10 and said to him, “Every man serves the good wine first; and when men have drunk freely, then the poor wine; but you have kept the good wine until now.” 11 This, the first of his signs, Jesus did at Cana in Galilee, and manifested his glory; and his disciples believed in him. 12 After this he went down to Caper′na-um, with his mother and his brothers and his disciples; and there they stayed for a few days.
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This is a very interesting story regarding Jesus' relationship wiht his moht. To my recollection, Mary does not speak often in the gospels. Jesus' response is very suprising to our modern day interpretations. However Jesus does not haste to assist his mother despite the time not being right. I have always pondered how great quality this wine must have been. Jesus is no doubt full of Majesty and Power.
There have been a number of items in my life where the timing did not seem right. In these instances I must just put my faith in God and ask for his assistance to get me through the trying times. What am I doing to love him and serve him more?
Heavenly Father, you sent Your Only Begotten Son to die on the cross for me. Please give me the True Drink of Salvation.
The Wedding at Cana
2 On the third day there was a marriage at Cana in Galilee, and the mother of Jesus was there; 2 Jesus also was invited to the marriage, with his disciples. 3 When the wine gave out, the mother of Jesus said to him, “They have no wine.” 4 And Jesus said to her, “O woman, what have you to do with me? My hour has not yet come.” 5 His mother said to the servants, “Do whatever he tells you.” 6 Now six stone jars were standing there, for the Jewish rites of purification, each holding twenty or thirty gallons. 7 Jesus said to them, “Fill the jars with water.” And they filled them up to the brim. 8 He said to them, “Now draw some out, and take it to the steward of the feast.” So they took it. 9 When the steward of the feast tasted the water now become wine, and did not know where it came from (though the servants who had drawn the water knew), the steward of the feast called the bridegroom 10 and said to him, “Every man serves the good wine first; and when men have drunk freely, then the poor wine; but you have kept the good wine until now.” 11 This, the first of his signs, Jesus did at Cana in Galilee, and manifested his glory; and his disciples believed in him. 12 After this he went down to Caper′na-um, with his mother and his brothers and his disciples; and there they stayed for a few days.
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This is a very interesting story regarding Jesus' relationship wiht his moht. To my recollection, Mary does not speak often in the gospels. Jesus' response is very suprising to our modern day interpretations. However Jesus does not haste to assist his mother despite the time not being right. I have always pondered how great quality this wine must have been. Jesus is no doubt full of Majesty and Power.
There have been a number of items in my life where the timing did not seem right. In these instances I must just put my faith in God and ask for his assistance to get me through the trying times. What am I doing to love him and serve him more?
Heavenly Father, you sent Your Only Begotten Son to die on the cross for me. Please give me the True Drink of Salvation.
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