Ever been having a good time with a bunch of friends at your house and you run out of something? Not just something but one of the most important things. You quickly send someone to go to the local store and get some more of whatever. It would be embarrassing or your hospitality might be questioned if you didn't replenish what you ran out of.
Jesus and his buddies were hanging out at a wedding. These events were a huge part of the culture and they just ran out of wine. His mom told him but Jesus replied "hey, what are you telling me for?" But whenever someone (like his mom) trusted him, he got involved.
He showed up at a wedding (a very common deal in any culture) and did something that would be remembered forever.
As I thought about this, God brought a question to my mind. Dave, when was the last time I showed up like this in your life? I can't remember when. In fact, I don't even expect him to show up. It was like God agreed with me-that's right, you don't most of the time. Do I really believe he wants to invade my space like this?
Then, God reminded me that this was an easy deal. Water into wine-hey, he spoke and there was water that came from nothing so it would be an easy deal to turn water into wine. He could have made it into a Mountain Dew and that would really gotten them to think-who is this? and what is this we are drinking?
What does this say about my view of God? Is it a mind game or am I afraid he might really show up and change something?
How about a glass of wine tonight? Oh, all you have is water in the house?
Think about this
1. Do you want Jesus to show up in your daily life and do something that will force you to think about life differently?
2. Do you really believe he still wants to do this today or are you just supposed to read this stuff and think-great story, what's the next one?
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