July 21, 2015
First things are important. The first speech and public appearance by a candidate for elected office focuses on their campaign theme and priorities. Similarly, there is great significance in how Jesus began His public service and work.
His first recorded miracle is found in John 2.1-12. You’re probably familiar with this unique story of Him turning water into wine at a wedding celebration. “Now there were six stone waterpots set there for the Jewish custom of purification, containing twenty or thirty gallons each.” (John 2.6) That’s anywhere from one hundred twenty to one hundred eighty gallons of water about to be turned into wine; a massive amount of alcohol for the party.
The miracle itself hardly seems dramatic; Jesus simply instructs that the waterpots be filled with water, and some drawn out to take to the wedding headwaiter (John 2.7-8). The headwaiter testifies that the wine is superior; usually that which is served at the beginning of the celebration (John 2.10).
While some may find this miracle troubling, it’s important that we see its significance. Waterpots for the purpose of purification were used by God’s Son. His service would ultimately lead to His sacrifice on the cross to purify those who come in faith to Him. The lavish amount of superior wine represents many things; especially the great celebration of the kingdom of God (Isaiah 25.6). It also represents abundant grace, and the unconventional life and work of God’s Son (Matthew 9.17). It ultimately represents joy.
This first miracle of Jesus at the greatest of human celebrations is rich with meaning and significance for us today. It reminds us of the joy of the coming age, and the new wine we sample now through the dynamic presence of Holy Spirit. It reminds us of the abundant supply of this joy and grace for all who would freely come to the great wedding celebration.
May we be intoxicated today with the joyful presence of Christ and the coming age in our lives, and may we freely share this rich, fine wine with those around us.
Steve
©Steve Taylor, 2015
Be sure to also visit http://thetruthrevolution.wordpress.com/
Amazon ebook & print devotional -http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00FQ1Q9GW
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His first recorded miracle is found in John 2.1-12. You’re probably familiar with this unique story of Him turning water into wine at a wedding celebration. “Now there were six stone waterpots set there for the Jewish custom of purification, containing twenty or thirty gallons each.” (John 2.6) That’s anywhere from one hundred twenty to one hundred eighty gallons of water about to be turned into wine; a massive amount of alcohol for the party.
The miracle itself hardly seems dramatic; Jesus simply instructs that the waterpots be filled with water, and some drawn out to take to the wedding headwaiter (John 2.7-8). The headwaiter testifies that the wine is superior; usually that which is served at the beginning of the celebration (John 2.10).
While some may find this miracle troubling, it’s important that we see its significance. Waterpots for the purpose of purification were used by God’s Son. His service would ultimately lead to His sacrifice on the cross to purify those who come in faith to Him. The lavish amount of superior wine represents many things; especially the great celebration of the kingdom of God (Isaiah 25.6). It also represents abundant grace, and the unconventional life and work of God’s Son (Matthew 9.17). It ultimately represents joy.
This first miracle of Jesus at the greatest of human celebrations is rich with meaning and significance for us today. It reminds us of the joy of the coming age, and the new wine we sample now through the dynamic presence of Holy Spirit. It reminds us of the abundant supply of this joy and grace for all who would freely come to the great wedding celebration.
May we be intoxicated today with the joyful presence of Christ and the coming age in our lives, and may we freely share this rich, fine wine with those around us.
Steve
©Steve Taylor, 2015
Be sure to also visit http://thetruthrevolution.wordpress.com/
Amazon ebook & print devotional -http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00FQ1Q9GW
paperback print copy of book — https://www.createspace.com/4500045
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