Jesus’ First Official Miracle

And the third day there was a marriage in Cana of Galilee; and the mother of Jesus was there: And both Jesus was called, and his disciples, to the marriage. And when they wanted wine, the mother of Jesus saith unto him, They have no wine. Jesus saith unto her, Woman, what have I to do with thee? mine hour is not yet come. His mother saith unto the servants, Whatsoever he saith unto you, do it. And there were set there six waterpots of stone, after the manner of the purifying of the Jews, containing two or three firkins apiece. Jesus saith unto them, Fill the waterpots with water. And they filled them up to the brim. And he saith unto them, Draw out now, and bear unto the governor of the feast. And they bare it. 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, 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. This beginning of miracles did Jesus in Cana of Galilee, and manifested forth his glory; and his disciples believed on him. John 2:1-11

Steps: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 11, 12

After His anointing and gathering the first of His disciples He was invited to a wedding, a great celebration of life in Israel. At the wedding they ran out of wine and Jesus’ mother asked Him to help the wedding participants. In full faith Jesus’ mother, Mary, told the workers to do whatever Jesus asked them to do. He told them to fill up the water pots with water and then give the host of the feast the first sample. When he tasted the wine he was shocked for this wine was of superior value than anything tasted in the feast so far. When they looked for Jesus He could not be found for He had left the wedding unnoticed and they could discuss these things with Jesus’ disciples. When the disciples had testified for Him their faith in Him was further developed and His glory, or His character, was revealed for all to see and to taste.

Prayer for Today: Help us to taste of this wine, the wine of Your character. Help us to have the experience that the disciples had when they testified of You. Give this opportunity to clearly speak about our 11th and 12th steps. Thank You for allowing us to experience You and then to share You with others.