His mother said to the servants, “Do whatever he tells you.” (John 2:5)
Daily reading: John 21
Who doesn’t love weddings? The wedding at Cana is a beautiful reminder that Jesus approved of and even blessed such occasions. Likely a family event, Mary had some responsibility there. Though Jesus hadn’t yet performed a miracle, Mary’s faith—shaped by 30 years of living with Him—led her to tell Him about the wine shortage, a serious issue in Jewish culture. Jesus’ reply, Woman, what does this have to do with me? may sound harsh, but it wasn’t disrespectful: He used the same word tenderly from the cross. His comment, My hour has not yet come, pointed to divine timing. Yet He acted. Mary trusted Him completely, telling the servants, Do whatever He tells you. Jesus then turned water into wine—over 100 gallons—demonstrating His abundant provision. This miracle, like others, shows us the fullness of God: full nets, full baskets, full mercy. Overflowing and rich, His blessings are never scarce!
