John 2:1-12 ~ stayed a few days

 

John 2:1-12

2 On the third day there was a wedding at Cana in Galilee, and the mother of Jesus was there. ² Jesus also was invited to the wedding with his disciples. ³ When the wine ran out, the mother of Jesus said to him, “They have no wine.” ⁴ And Jesus said to her, “Woman, what does this have to do with me? My hour has not yet come.” ⁵ His mother said to the servants, “Do whatever he tells you.”

⁶ Now there were six stone water jars there for the Jewish rites of purification, each holding twenty or thirty gallons. ⁷ Jesus said to the servants, “Fill the jars with water.” And they filled them up to the brim. ⁸ And he said to them, “Now draw some out and take it to the master of the feast.” So they took it. ⁹ When the master of the feast tasted the water now become wine, and did not know where it came from (though the servants who had drawn the water knew), the master of the feast called the bridegroom ¹⁰ and said to him, “Everyone serves the good wine first, and when people have drunk freely, then the poor wine. But you have kept the good wine until now.” ¹¹ This, the first of his signs, Jesus did at Cana in Galilee, and manifested his glory. And his disciples believed in him.

¹² After this he went down to Capernaum, with his mother and his brothers^{[brothers and sisters]} and his disciples, and they stayed there for a few days.

Entering Kansas, the tshirt selection reminds us all of "Wizard of Oz." Yet, Toto never told us about the Smoke Hills of Kansas. The complete efficiency of the land usage. The cleanliness of all is utilized and cared for. The signs reading, "Go to the restroom, the next one is 62 miles away." The fact so many of the Middle America signs remind us a choice of Life for the unborn and ourselves is Good. So many Churches. So many God Loves you signs. The comfort in the restaurant of the signs of the Bible and Jesus. Being greeted in a small town as a traveler. Being listened to by the other diners as Edward and I discussed the Christian messages we had seen in Kansas.


What pleases God? When we expect Him to do something Good.


Jesus' First Sign Was Making Wine at a Wedding!!! God is about Joy.

And Kansas is creating a Feast. For the soul and for America to eat. Feeding America.

Look at this; let's look at them as family. Gathered in groups and put on a cheerful background. Inspiring Again.


We don't know the Disciples lives well. Not everything is actually published. But they got through troubles that where thrown at them, troubles God gave them, troubles they created. By hoping that someone larger than themselves - Father God - would care and help. Prayer and expectation sustain us.


We are supposed to expect the Scriptures to be living and active. We are supposed to read it like a letter written to You.


We are told for so long - "this is the meaning of this Scripture" that we fail to see the glory for ourselves.


Does it grab you yet - Mary knew Jesus. She lived with God's Son. She expected something Good from Him. If you were going to tell a dry story - one you made up - why would you say Jesus was henpecked by his mom to get started. The Scriptures are telling us about Jesus.


"No, Mom, it's not what Abba/Daddy would want - it doesn't look like God's work - making wine."


And Mom still expects Jesus to do it. So Jesus gets stuck with the embarrassment of having His first sign be wine? No. Jesus tells us later He is about Joy. And having a Feast.

God is about Joy.

Father God.

Help me to have the mercy to do what is pleasing to you.

God expects us to do our best and look out for others. For the wisdom God gives us in Scripture. For the people in our lives who need prayers for healing. That God would uphold us in Life. We will expect Father God's help. 

Having some time to watch the beautiful landscape and the clouds. I think I saw an angel cloud. So glad we missed the heat wave of 108' last week and had 70s ' this week.

We bless You, Jesus, for Your Amazing Grace. Amen.

♔ Lord Jesus Saves!  †