John 2:6-11

This is Jesus’ first official, recorded miracle. It is interesting that His mother, Mary, told Him about the problem beforehand — they had run out of wine at the wedding. It could be that she was prompting Him to reveal who He was, or it could be that, as the oldest Son, He was simply the one she would naturally turn to for help. Yet He tells her that it is not His time — an interesting choice of words — which leads me to lean more toward the first idea. But then, He proceeds to turn the water into wine anyway.

I wonder what Mary had seen at home that caused her to know Jesus was capable of handling such a problem. Remember, we know He is the Messiah because we have read the story, but Mary was living this out in real time as His identity was gradually revealed.

Nevertheless, Scripture says this was the first time the Lord revealed His glory, and it captured the attention of His disciples — and the servants as well.

Miracles have a way of grabbing our attention. They force us to acknowledge that something beyond the natural has taken place — something supernatural. How does water turn into wine? It is not possible in the natural. When we are face-to-face with a genuine miracle, we are confronted with the reality that Someone more powerful than we are is present. Often Jesus would say, “The Kingdom of God is near, or in your midst,” acknowledging the works of God. His message was about the Kingdom of God and revealing the Father. The miracles are what set Jesus apart. He even said in John 10:37–38:

“Don’t believe me unless I carry out my Father’s work. But if I do his work, believe in the evidence of the miraculous works I have done, even if you don’t believe me. Then you will know and understand that the Father is in me, and I am in the Father.”
‭‭John‬ ‭10‬:‭37‬–‭38‬ (NLT)

Miracles compel us to acknowledge the existence of Someone greater in our midst. Some people say faith is blind — but it isn’t. Miracles crack open even the hardest minds and hearts, which is why Jesus said we would do even greater works. Scripture says certain miraculous signs will follow those who believe. The question is: will we allow ourselves to be conduits of His blessing and be used by God?

Jesus showed us the way. Apart from Him, we can do nothing.