THE WONDER, THE WEDDING AND THE WINE (2)

ALWAYS GO TO JESUS!

“And when they ran out of wine, the mother of Jesus said to Him, “They have no wine” (Jn 2:3)
The wedding feasts in ancient Israel lasted for days, with food and wine in abundance. For example, when Samson got married, his own wedding feast lasted seven days (Jdg. 14:12). The host has to be prepared to entertain the guests, supplying all that they need. Failure to do so meant public embarrassment and a bad omen for the couple. For whatever reason, in this wedding in Cana, ‘the wine was gone’. The word ‘gone’ in Greek means that there is a lack, a genuine need. This failure of the host to provide wine for the guests can end in public disgrace.
It is possible that Mary was a relation to the couple, or a close family friend. Mary decides to intervene in this crisis and help to solve it. Let’s see what she does and let’s learn from her. Once she is aware of the need for wine, she goes straight to Jesus and simply tells him about it: ‘They have no more wine…’
Spiritually speaking, this sentence is a prayer. Mary could have gone to other people trying to solve the problem. She could have gone to the Bridegroom seated at the table with his bride and could have whispered in his ear about the need for wine. She could have gone to the parents of the couple and involve them in solving the problem. She could have gone herself to buy the wine if she had the money. She did not do all these things. Mary knew where to go in her hour of need. Just like Mary of Bethany who went straight to Jesus to anoint Him with oil, this Mary does the same thing. She knows Him who is God in flesh, and for whom nothing is impossible. She knew what man can do and what only God can do. She approached Jesus as He is Jehovah Jireh, and indeed He is.

In Christ I declare:
Jesus Christ my Lord is Jehovah Jireh!
In every need, both spiritual and physical, I shall go to Jesus!
My Lord Jesus shall supply all that I need according to His riches in glory, much more than I ever can imagine!
I shall be lead by the Holy Spirit!
I reject the evil spirit of distractions, doubt and poverty!
In Jesus name
Amen!

2 comments on “THE WONDER, THE WEDDING AND THE WINE (2)

  1. pastorjae's avatar pastorjae says:

    It’s true that as long as we are on this earth we will always be faced with ”lack” but then it’s one thing to ”lack” and yet another to know where to run to that that ”lack” might be met. The book of Hebrews encourages us to approach the throne of grace that we might obtain mercy in that moment of need. . . One thing the Lord had taught me down the years is to see every lack as an opportunity for God to manifest His glory just like Jesus did at this wedding in Cana. He gave us direct access to Him, and He expects to come running to Him He waits on us many a time to present Him those ”lack” moments so He can move on our behalf for His glory.
    So in Christ I declare that:
    Jehovah Jireh is my God
    In everything that concerns me, my spouse,my children that I will run only to Jesus Christ my Help
    My Lord Jesus shall supply all of my needs according to His riches in glory
    I will be lead by the Holy Spirit alone
    I reject the spirit of poverty, doubt, distractions in Jesus Name. Amen

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