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- Jan 17
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Updated: Mar 15
Sunday January 19, 2025
There was a wedding in Cana of Galilee.
See
At Cana's wedding feast, we witness the intersection of human celebration and divine transformation. Mary's attentive heart notices what's lacking, and her faith initiates Jesus' first sign. What begins as potential embarrassment becomes a revelation of glory. The ordinary water of ritual purification becomes extraordinary wine of celebration, suggesting how God often works: taking our everyday moments and infusing them with divine purpose. This miracle reveals not just Jesus' power, but his desire to transform our ordinary lives into occasions of extraordinary grace.
Listen
Reflect
(John 2:1-11)
-Mary notices the wine has run out and turns to Jesus with complete trust. Think about times when you've faced emptiness or lack. How do you bring your needs to Jesus? What gives you the confidence to trust in difficult moments?
-"Do whatever he tells you" - Mary's last recorded words capture the essence of discipleship. Reflect on moments when following Jesus' direction seemed unclear or challenging. What helped you move from hesitation to obedience?
-The servers fill the jars "to the brim" - their thorough obedience enables the miracle. Consider areas in your life where God might be asking for complete, not partial, trust. How fully do you respond to God's instructions?
-The best wine comes last, contrary to usual practice. Remember times when God's timing surprised you with unexpected blessings. How has waiting on God's "hour" enriched your faith journey?
Pray
Lord of abundance and transformation, who turned water into wine at Cana, help us trust like Mary, obey like the servants, and recognize Your glory in life's ordinary moments, that we too might become signs of Your transforming presence in the world.
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