Devotion

Jesus' Miracles 

Jesus said to the servants, “Fill the jars with water”; so they filled them to the brim.

Then he told them, “Now draw some out and take it to the master of the banquet.”

They did so, and the master of the banquet tasted the water that had been turned into wine. He did not realise where it had come from, though the servants who had drawn the water knew. Then he called the bridegroom aside and said, “Everyone brings out the choice wine first and then the cheaper wine after the guests have had too much to drink; but you have saved the best till now.”

What Jesus did here in Cana of Galilee was the first of the signs through which he revealed his glory; and his disciples believed in him. (John 2: 7 - 11)

This passage from John 2 that we are exploring in this week's Chapel marks the beginning of Jesus' public ministry. The miracle of turning water into wine at the wedding in Cana is significant in several ways: 

Jesus Brings Abundance and Joy

In the context of a wedding, a celebration of union and joy, running out of wine would have been a social embarrassment for the host. By performing this miracle, Jesus doesn't just meet a need; He overflows the situation with more than enough. The six jars indicate that Jesus isn’t just supplying the bare minimum—He is providing abundance. This is a reminder that God desires to bless us richly, beyond what we expect. In every area of our lives, Jesus offers us not just enough, but abundance.

Trusting in Jesus’ Timing and Word

When Mary, Jesus' mother, approached Him with the problem of the wine, Jesus’ response seemed distant, even puzzling. He says, “My hour has not yet come.” However, Mary doesn’t argue or try to convince Him further; instead, she instructs the servants to “Do whatever he tells you.” There’s a great lesson in her trust. Even when we don’t fully understand God’s timing or plan, the call is always the same: trust and obey. When we place our faith in His Word, we can expect His action, even if it doesn’t come on our timetable.

Jesus Reveals His Glory through Simple Acts

The miracle at Cana was not performed in a grand, dramatic way. There was no fanfare or spectacle—just an everyday scenario, a wedding, and a simple act of obedience. Yet, this very act of transforming water into wine reveals Jesus’ glory. It’s a reminder that Jesus is present in the ordinary moments of our lives. His power is at work not just in the grand miracles but in the small, often unnoticed, moments. When we invite Him into the routine of our lives and trust Him in the ordinary, He reveals His glory in ways we might not expect.

Reflecting on these verses is a great opportunity to consider where there may be there areas in our lives where we need God's abundance. Are we trusting in God's timing, even when it feels like things aren't going according to our plans? Can we respond to God like Mary does, "Do whatever He tells you"? We can also look for the moments in our day where Jesus is revealing His glory in simple acts. It could be a conversation, a quiet prayer, or a moment of provision. 

Dear God, 

Thank you for the miracle at Cana, which reminds us of Your abundant love and provision. Help us to trust in Your timing, even when we don’t understand Your ways. Teach us to look for Your glory in the everyday moments of our lives. May we always be ready to obey and follow Your leading, knowing that You are at work in both the ordinary and extraordinary. In Your name, we pray. Amen.

Blessings!

Will Wallace

Principal