Monday, 13 January 2025

The Miracles Of God- Water Turned To Wine

My second series for 2025 is called, “The Miracles of God.” Within this series, I’ll be sharing the Scripture where the miracle occurs, a short, one-verse poem of encouragement, and then a few paragraphs of reflection and things to contemplate.

I hope this series can remind us of the incredible things God has already done and give us confidence to bring our own situations before Him in prayer. May these little poems and meditations spark a desire within our hearts to delve further into His Word, trust His unchanging character, and give Him praise for His faithfulness as He helps us navigate the different challenges we face in life. Nothing is impossible for the God we serve. He truly is the God of miracles!

The Miracles Of God- Water Turned To Wine

John 2:1-11
“On the third day there was a wedding in Cana of Galilee, and the mother of Jesus was there. Now both Jesus and His disciples were invited to the wedding. And when they ran out of wine, the mother of Jesus said to Him, “They have no wine.”
Jesus said to her, “Woman, what does your concern have to do with Me? My hour has not yet come.” His mother said to the servants, “Whatever He says to you, do it.”
Now there were set there six water pots of stone, according to the manner of purification of the Jews, containing twenty or thirty gallons apiece. Jesus said to them, “Fill the water pots with water.” And they filled them up to the brim. And He said to them, “Draw some out now, and take it to the master of the feast.” And they took it.
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. 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!”
This beginning of signs Jesus did in Cana of Galilee, and manifested His glory; and His disciples believed in Him.”
All glory to my God who turned the water into wine.
Do mighty transformations Lord within this heart of mine!
Let the old now pass away as I walk forth with You.
Take my life and make it Yours, take all and make it new.

Romans 12:2
“And do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind, that you may prove what is that good and acceptable and perfect will of God.”

Insight and Reflection
This is the first of many stories within Scripture to suggest that Jesus and His disciples were fun company and welcome among the celebrations. Many times in the Bible, we can read about how Jesus is invited to lively feasts where He eats and drinks with friends.
In Jewish culture, a wedding is the best party of all and this passage shows us that Jesus was clearly welcome alongside those having fun. He wasn’t viewed as a “stick in the mud” or uptight, looking down his nose at good-natured, wholesome celebration. The invitation to the wedding says a lot about the kind of Man He was during His time on earth and shows us that He was good company to be around.
This seems only fitting when we consider that God is the Creator of fun, humour and joy!

There’s a lot going on in this particular passage of Scripture but the main issue is that the family who are throwing the wedding have prematurely come to the end of their wine supply for the guests. Running out of wine would have been considered a huge social error in this culture and would have plagued the young couple all their lives.
Mary, the Mother of Jesus highlights the problem to Him and we hear His response as He says,

“Woman, what does your concern have to do with Me? My hour has not yet come.”

It’s important to know that the term, “woman” was not disrespectful. We have to remember who it is who’s speaking here and Jesus always spoke with respect to Mary. This is a translation of the original words used and the point that’s worth noting is that Jesus didn’t call her “Mother” here. This shows us that He’s drawing attention to the fact that His relationship to her is now different as He begins His ministry. Their relationship is changing as He moves into this next phase of His earthly life so the term is different in nature but still respectful.

The word “woman” may sound abrupt in the English language but it possibly might have been clearer if it were written, “Madame” or “Lady” as this might have communicated His words to her with a more courteous tone. The exact phrase and tone Jesus used may not translate overly well here in English but it’s important we know that He would never have disrespected His mother. Jesus always addressed Mary in a respectful way.

As we read on in the text, we hear about the very first miracle Jesus performed within His ministry. The power that He used to turn the water into wine is the same power that went on to cast out demons, heal the sick and calm the storm. This is the power that we can invite to work within our lives today through our relationship with our Saviour.
God’s transforming power can take the ordinary and turn it into something amazing for His glory. His power flourishes through our weaknesses and we are changed when we no longer rely on our own gifts and skills but on our resurrected Saviour and what He can do.

So let’s ask ourselves,

Has my heart been transformed by the saving power of Jesus?
Are there any areas of my life that still need transformation?
Am I going along with the opinions and views of this world or am I allowing my thoughts to be renewed and transformed by the power of God’s Word?
What could God’s transformative power look like in my life if I surrender every area to Him?

God’s power knows no limits, so may we invite Him into every area of our lives today and watch His transformative power do miraculous things!