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9 When the master of the feast had tasted the water that was made wine, and did not know where it came from (but the servants who had drawn the water knew), the master of the feast called the bridegroom. 10 And he said to him, “Every man at the beginning sets out the good wine, and when the guests have well drunk, then the inferior. You have kept the good wine until now!”
John 2:9-10
Jesus seems to have been the life of the party. People liked to be around him and he wasn’t one to refuse a party request. That sounds strange to say when I think of Jesus because growing up I was always shown a picture of a quiet, gentle and reserved person. But when I think about how the kids loved to be around him, I really do begin to wonder what kind of a life Jesus led. He must have been happy and friendly. He must have had a spirit that made you excited to be close.
At this wedding feast, I can only imagine what people must have said once the news began to spread that Jesus had made or brought such good wine. The party would have been over if not for Jesus. When you think about it, it is a strange way to begin your ministry but even Jesus himself said it was not yet his time. Mary seemed to push this outcome.
Jesus- the one who kept the party going. I don’t think many evangelists today would want that moniker as their beginning but maybe I’m wrong. No one was healed on that day. The lame did not walk. The blind did not see. Fish and bread were not multiplied. No one walked on water. No. People had wine (for grape juice for those annoyed that I keep saying wine) so that they could continue to celebrate a wedding.
God can use many different situations for his glory. Even a party can be the scene for spreading the love and truth of salvation to the world. Jesus’ other miracles were probably much more impactful to many people but I’m sure someone carried something in their hearts from that first miracle.
God is waiting to use us as well in whatever situation we find ourselves in. We too can be used by God for his glory. When we least expect it or in the strangest of situations, God is ready. The question of course is- are we ready?
Blessings
Pr. Steven Couto
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11 This beginning of signs Jesus did in Cana of Galilee, and manifested His glory; and His disciples believed in Him. 12 After this He went down to Capernaum, He, His mother, His brothers, and His disciples; and they did not stay there many days.
John 2:3-8
Jesus waited about thirty years before beginning his ministry. We see this in the gospel of Luke 3:23:
23 Now Jesus Himself began His ministry at about thirty years of age, being (as was supposed) the son of Joseph, the son of Heli,
Why did he wait that long and what exactly did Jesus do during those thirty years? We will probably never have difinitive answers to these two questions until we can ask him ourselves in heaven. But it made me think about our own lives. What was my goal in life when I was thrity? For those who haven’t reached thirty yet, what will be your goals when you reach it?
Cana of course is when Jesus began to show his glory as expressed in the text. His ministry began a little before when he was baptised, fasted in the desert and then began to ask people to follow him.
According to John, after these few events, we are introduced to the first Passover during his ministry in Jerusalem. It is here that things go into full motion.
13 Now the Passover of the Jews was at hand, and Jesus went up to Jerusalem.
John 2:13
As we’ll see next week, things turn quickly into chaos at the Temple but we’ll not spoil that story here just yet.
Instead I would like for us to ponder or compare our life’s journey and Jesus’. At thirty years old, his path was set and he went in 100%. He didn’t deviate or try different roads. He knew his mission and went all in.
That should bring up two big questions for us. Do we know our own individual missions and are we putting our entire effort into it. Think about that this week and see what God tells you.
Pr. Steven Couto
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9 When the master of the feast had tasted the water that was made wine, and did not know where it came from (but the servants who had drawn the water knew), the master of the feast called the bridegroom. 10 And he said to him, “Every man at the beginning sets out the good wine, and when the guests have well drunk, then the inferior. You have kept the good wine until now!”
John 2:9-10
Jesus seems to have been the life of the party. People liked to be around him and he wasn’t one to refuse a party request. That sounds strange to say when I think of Jesus because growing up I was always shown a picture of a quiet, gentle and reserved person. But when I think about how the kids loved to be around him, I really do begin to wonder what kind of a life Jesus led. He must have been happy and friendly. He must have had a spirit that made you excited to be close.
At this wedding feast, I can only imagine what people must have said once the news began to spread that Jesus had made or brought such good wine. The party would have been over if not for Jesus. When you think about it, it is a strange way to begin your ministry but even Jesus himself said it was not yet his time. Mary seemed to push this outcome.
Jesus- the one who kept the party going. I don’t think many evangelists today would want that moniker as their beginning but maybe I’m wrong. No one was healed on that day. The lame did not walk. The blind did not see. Fish and bread were not multiplied. No one walked on water. No. People had wine (for grape juice for those annoyed that I keep saying wine) so that they could continue to celebrate a wedding.
God can use many different situations for his glory. Even a party can be the scene for spreading the love and truth of salvation to the world. Jesus’ other miracles were probably much more impactful to many people but I’m sure someone carried something in their hearts from that first miracle.
God is waiting to use us as well in whatever situation we find ourselves in. We too can be used by God for his glory. When we least expect it or in the strangest of situations, God is ready. The question of course is- are we ready?
Blessings
Pr. Steven Couto
Everything Has A Start
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11 This beginning of signs Jesus did in Cana of Galilee, and manifested His glory; and His disciples believed in Him. 12 After this He went down to Capernaum, He, His mother, His brothers, and His disciples; and they did not stay there many days.
John 2:3-8
Jesus waited about thirty years before beginning his ministry. We see this in the gospel of Luke 3:23:
23 Now Jesus Himself began His ministry at about thirty years of age, being (as was supposed) the son of Joseph, the son of Heli,
Why did he wait that long and what exactly did Jesus do during those thirty years? We will probably never have difinitive answers to these two questions until we can ask him ourselves in heaven. But it made me think about our own lives. What was my goal in life when I was thrity? For those who haven’t reached thirty yet, what will be your goals when you reach it?
Cana of course is when Jesus began to show his glory as expressed in the text. His ministry began a little before when he was baptised, fasted in the desert and then began to ask people to follow him.
According to John, after these few events, we are introduced to the first Passover during his ministry in Jerusalem. It is here that things go into full motion.
13 Now the Passover of the Jews was at hand, and Jesus went up to Jerusalem.
John 2:13
As we’ll see next week, things turn quickly into chaos at the Temple but we’ll not spoil that story here just yet.
Instead I would like for us to ponder or compare our life’s journey and Jesus’. At thirty years old, his path was set and he went in 100%. He didn’t deviate or try different roads. He knew his mission and went all in.
That should bring up two big questions for us. Do we know our own individual missions and are we putting our entire effort into it. Think about that this week and see what God tells you.
Pr. Steven Couto
Whatever He Says
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