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 waterpots of stone, according to the manner of purification of the Jews, containing twenty or thirty gallons apiece.
Jesus said to them, “Fill the waterpots 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.
Weddings in Jesus' day lasted 7 days. Can you imagine? A 7 day wedding party meant planning and providing food, drink, entertainment and lodging for all those guests for 7 full days!
The term "woman" did not show disrespect. It was used then like a title. It would be similar today of saying "my lady". A term of respect and importance, a term of endearment.
My question with this passage has always been why did Jesus say "My hour has not yet come" and then turn the water into wine?" I was unable to find any definitive explanation other then this first miracle was done privately with few witness. His time for public announcement that He was the Messiah was not then.
The quality of the wine is significant. As the host tasted the wine he was surprised it was better then any served prior. What would you expect if Jesus supplies the wine? He would never do anything half way!
That's our Savior! He does everything to perfection. Nothing He creates is partly good, it's all perfect.
We saw at the beginning of this study, Jesus was there at creation therefore He created everything. Now we see that all Jesus creates is perfect. Since Jesus created you, that means Jesus created you perfect just the way you are. The only approval we need seek in this life is the approval of Jesus. If we are following Him and living according to His teachings, He already approves. Therefore we can go confident out into this world with Christ's perfect love and approval.
Blessings, Cecilia
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