"On the third day there was a wedding in Cana of Galilee, and the mother of Jesus was there; 2 and both Jesus and His disciples were invited to the wedding. 3 When the wine ran out, the mother of Jesus said* to Him, "They have no wine." 4 And Jesus said* to her, "Woman, what does that have to do with us? My hour has not yet come." 5 His mother said* to the servants, "Whatever He says to you, do it." 6 Now there were six stone waterpots set there for the Jewish custom of purification, containing twenty or thirty gallons each. 7 Jesus said* to them, "Fill the waterpots with water." So they filled them up to the brim. 8 And He said* to them, "Draw some out now and take it to the headwaiter." So they took it to him. 9 When the headwaiter tasted the water which had become wine, and did not know where it came from (but the servants who had drawn the water knew), the headwaiter called* the bridegroom, 10 and said* to him, "Every man serves the good wine first, and when the people have drunk freely, then he serves the poorer wine; but you have kept the good wine until now." 11 This beginning of His signs Jesus did in Cana of Galilee, and manifested His glory, and His disciples believed in Him.John 2:1-11 (NASB)
The first thing that caught my attention for the first time, though I have read and preached on this passage of scripture before is that the couple ran out of wine (wine represent joy and celebration) at the very beginning of their marriage - on the wedding day. How pathetic!
Many people enjoy the bliss and joy of marriage for longer periods some for some months and years but ultimately like every marriage there is the propensity of joy running out. Statistics show that there are 3 major thresholds when people in a marriage relationship either separate or divorce; within the first 5 years, after 15 years (when the pressure of financing the children's education is likely at its highest) and after 25 years.
The second thing that caught my attention is that the couple started out with wine but ended up with water! Water is common, colorless and ordinary. This describes many marriages today. They have lost that color, that sparkle that made their union joyous.
But something happened. Jesus stepped into their matter and a miracle ensued. What was common was turned into something uncommon; what was colorless was turned into something colorful and what was ordinary was turned into something extraordinary. The miracle at Cana in Galilee symbolizes what Jesus can do for everyone who will entrust their marriage to him.
His mother's advice is still relevant today - whatever he asks you to do do it! Jesus at the center of your marriage will turn things around and make your home the cynosure of all eyes. He will turn that impending disaster into an encounter and that seeming mistake into a miracle.
All you need to do is trust him with you life first and then your marriage.
It works all the time!
Femi Imevbore
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UPCOMING EVENT
Our Annual Easter Leadership Conference 2nd to 5th April, 2015
Venue: Elshaddai Covenant Church
7, Social Club Road, Off Charity Road, Abule Egba, Lagos, Nigeria
Time: 8:30am morning session; 5pm evening session.
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