John 2:1-11

January 23, 2008

This is the story of Jesus’ first sign, the turning of water into wine at a wedding feast in Cana of Galilee.  I must confess that as I read this I had a few things in mind already, because of a sermon I recently heard by a certain pastor from New York City whose name is becoming a household word (the message, preached on these verses, can be listened to here).

As I read I tried to divorce the text itself from the message that I heard, so as to allow this passage to speak to me afresh.  What I was most encouraged by came in the words at the end of the story,

 11 This, the first of his signs, Jesus did at Cana in Galilee, and manifested his glory.

What I saw here is that I believe it is a measure of the greatness of Jesus Christ that He manifests His glory even in the common or secular events of life.  Who would have though that the Messiah, the fully divine, eternally existent Son of God, the Creator of the universe, would come to earth and as His first sign by which He would reveal the riches of His glory, would liven up a dying party by making more wine for the celebration?  This is stunning!  It seems so small, so insignificant; He’s the King of the universe for crying out loud!  What’s the big deal about keeping a wedding banquet rolling after some bad planning leaves the party dry?

The lesson is, in my opinion, profound.  The revelation of the glory of Jesus Christ is not confined to the ‘religious’ activities of Bible reading, prayer, and corporate singing.  These are precious means of grace, do not misunderstand me.  But Jesus’ greatness is seen in so many other things…in big feasts or sporting events or art museums or orchestra concerts.  Jesus is the true ‘Master of the Feast’, whose light enlivens every seemingly insignificant act of life.

I left my time this morning praying that God would open my eyes so that I could see these manifestations of glory which surround me each and every day.

Longing to admire Jesus everywhere I go and in all that I do,

Larry

Posted by Larry | Filed Under Gospel of John, Seeking Him 

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