John 2:1-12
Jesus’ first miracle that revealed his glory was changing water into wine. This miracle wasn’t one to relieve suffering of poor or healing the sick. Rather, the occasion was a common life celebration, and the guests had probably already consumed too much wine, since the supply was depleted. Jesus’ mother brought the problem to his attention and his response sounds like he’s not going to do anything; i.e. “it’s not my problem.”
How might I have responded? “They’ve already drunk too much, and I’m not going to contribute to their drunkenness, so let’s go buy some Martinelli’s sparkling cider!” But Jesus didn’t seem concerned about the intake of alcohol. He provided a solution and met the need.
This wasn’t a public miracle, however. The only ones who knew the miracle took place were his mother, the disciples, and the servants who carried out his orders. Given that fact, and the statement in verse 12, “And his disciples believed in him”, it seems that his purpose was to reveal his deity to his disciples. It did meet a practical need at the party, but Jesus had a bigger purpose in mind. Here at the very beginning of his ministry, he was building into the lives of his closest followers, showing by his miraculous power that he was the Son of God.
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