My Water Into Wine

“This is wonderful stuff!” he said. “You’re different from most. Usually a host uses the best wine first, and afterwards, when everyone is full and doesn’t care, then he brings out the less expensive brands. But you have kept the best for the last!” John 2:10

I had never really examined Jesus' first documented miracle from the book of John until this weekend in a Bible study.  What struck me the most was that the miracle was not a physical healing, a life transformed, or someone being raised from the dead.  Instead it was about a family saving face when they ran out of wine at a wedding.  It was about the details in life that happen day to day but are very important to us personally.  It showed the personal touch of Jesus.

During those days a wedding celebration gone wrong could have ruined a family's reputation and even their social standing within the community forever. Jesus' mother knew this and for that reason she called on her son for help.  I love this particular miracle for for many reasons.  

First, Mary never hesitated to call upon Jesus for her immediate need which was a friend in need.  Are we praying for our friends? Are we taking the time to stop and call on Jesus for them?  Second, I love it that Jesus took care of the need but when He did it was much better than what was needed or expected!  Don't allow people to tell you that Jesus doesn't care about what makes you happy or your daily needs because when they do you can direct them straight to His first miracle within the Word.  

Jesus is waiting today to turn your watered down life into wine!  Ask Him and watch it happen!  Soon you will be the one saying, "This is wonderful stuff!" and you will be talking about your own life in Christ!