John 2:1-11 (NRSV)
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Chapter 2On the third day there was a wedding in Cana of Galilee, and the mother of Jesus was there. Verse 2Jesus and his disciples had also been invited to the wedding. Verse 3When the wine gave out, the mother of Jesus said to him, "They have no wine." Verse 4And Jesus said to her, "Woman, what concern is that to you and to me? My hour has not yet come." Verse 5His mother said to the servants, "Do whatever he tells you." Verse 6Now standing there were six stone water jars for the Jewish rites of purification, each holding twenty or thirty gallons. Verse 7Jesus said to them, "Fill the jars with water." And they filled them up to the brim. Verse 8He said to them, "Now draw some out, and take it to the chief steward." So they took it. Verse 9When the steward tasted the water that had become wine, and did not know where it came from (though the servants who had drawn the water knew), the steward called the bridegroom Verse 10and said to him, "Everyone serves the good wine first, and then the inferior wine after the guests have become drunk. But you have kept the good wine until now." Verse 11Jesus did this, the first of his signs, in Cana of Galilee, and revealed his glory; and his disciples believed in him.
Devotion
Mary was at the Cana wedding, too. Like us, she was concerned that all would go well. What if they run out of sandwiches, hot dish or wine? One lady years ago, commenting on Jesus’ act of changing water to wine said, “That’s what I don’t like about Jesus.” For the sake of such folks, or any with an addiction to alcohol, it might be best to leave it off the menu. But there are other things, too, that we might worry about: What if we run out of money? Weddings have gotten terribly expensive compared with the Jell-O and sandwich receptions we once had.
Jesus tried to put Mary’s mind to rest. Some things are beyond our control and are probably someone else’s responsibility.
Prayer
Lord, we have too many anxieties for our own good. Please help us to enjoy the times we get together. Amen.