John 2:1 And the third day there was a marriage in Cana of Galilee; and the mother of Jesus was there:<\/p>\n
One will understand the desperation of Mary to force Jesus to do something about the problem when the wine (grape juice) ran out, only when they understand today\u2019s message.<\/p>\n
In Jewish culture, wedding banquets were traditionally held at the groom’s house, with both families contributing to the preparations. This explains why Mary was present at the groom’s house days before the wedding feast, assisting with its organisation. Her authority in directing the servants and managing matters during the celebration indicates that she was not simply a guest but one of the hosts. Since it was her daughter who was getting married, Mary naturally took an active role in ensuring that everything was properly prepared for the banquet. She knew who all the guests were, and they had already arrived, so as to command the helpers to use the vases for wine at the command of her son Jesus. Not keeping water for washing on arriving for a banquet was a serious breach of Jewish tradition.<\/p>\n
Jesus, who was already engaged in ministry, was thus invited along with His disciples to the wedding. It is wrongly understood that He started His ministry at 30, and that He did carpentry work before that.<\/p>\n
If we read Matthew 13:55, it clearly says carpenter\u2019s son and not a carpenter. Also, if we check the Greek text of Mark 6:3, there seems to be confusion because the word \u2018carpenter\u2019 is followed by \u2018this\u2019, then \u2018son\u2019, then \u2018Mary\u2019, then \u2018brother of\u2019 and then the names of her children through Joseph. There is no \u2018of\u2019 between \u2018son\u2019 and \u2018Mary\u2019, the relationship\/connection word is between \u2018carpenter\u2019 and \u2018son\u2019. Jesus went from ministering to people outside cities to teaching in Synagogues after His baptism\/40days wilderness testing, after He became a Rabbi.<\/p>\n
Another misunderstanding is that they were having wine and that Jesus converted the water to wine. They were having fresh grape juice, and that is why the comment that they kept the best for last. Fresh grape juice turns bitter when kept longer, primarily due to oxidation and fermentation. It becomes alcoholic only when kept very long, or the fermentation is quickened by adding yeast. Even at the last supper, it was plain fresh grape juice that they drank and not wine.<\/p>\n
Jesus reluctantly did the miracle because He knew He would not glorify the Father by this, but attract glory to Himself. It was for this reason that He rebuked His mother, reminding her that she was just His surrogate mother, not His biological mother and was not working in the interest of God\u2019s kingdom\/His mission.<\/p>\n
Her name, Mary, meaning \u2018a rebel\u2019, was not a coincidence like all other names in the Bible. Simone the Prophet has prophesied that her name will be used to test the hearts of people, to expose the rebels (goats), who claim to be her children.<\/p>\n
Let us not let human emotions overwrite the Word of God. Let us follow the Word of God and not the words of man. We die as children of our mothers but will live eternal life if we are Sons of the Father.<\/p>\n
[Prayer Starter]
\nLord, You are Almighty God. You created us man and woman for the reason to understand the relationship between You and man. Lord we pray we do not get carried with emotions but follow the Truth as given in Your Word, Your Word is Truth…<\/p>\n
This prayer we make in Jesus\u2019 Name, Amen.<\/p>\n
[Reference Scriptures]
\nMatthew 13:55 Is not this the carpenter’s son? is not his mother called Mary? and his brethren, James, and Joses, and Simon, and Judas?<\/p>\n
Mark 6:3 Is not this the carpenter, the son of Mary, the brother of James, and Joses, and of Juda, and Simon? and are not his sisters here with us? And they were offended at him.<\/p>\n
John 2:1-11
\n1 And the third day there was a marriage in Cana of Galilee; and the mother of Jesus was there:
\n2 And both Jesus was called, and his disciples, to the marriage.
\n3 And when they wanted wine, the mother of Jesus saith unto him, They have no wine.
\n4 Jesus saith unto her, Woman, what have I to do with thee? mine hour is not yet come.
\n5 His mother saith unto the servants, Whatsoever he saith unto you, do [it].
\n6 And there were set there six waterpots of stone, after the manner of the purifying of the Jews, containing two or three firkins apiece.
\n7 Jesus saith unto them, Fill the waterpots with water. And they filled them up to the brim.
\n8 And he saith unto them, Draw out now, and bear unto the governor of the feast. And they bare [it].
\n9 When the ruler of the feast had tasted the water that was made wine, and knew not whence it was: (but the servants which drew the water knew;) the governor of the feast called the bridegroom,
\n10 And saith unto him, Every man at the beginning doth set forth good wine; and when men have well drunk, then that which is worse: [but] thou hast kept the good wine until now.
\n11 This beginning of miracles did Jesus in Cana of Galilee, and manifested forth his glory; and his disciples believed on him.<\/p>\n
Dated 07 June 2026
\nBro Rollwyn<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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