John 2:4 "Dear woman, why do you involve me?" Jesus replied. "My time has not yet come."
This is the miracle of water to wine. I am contemplating why Jesus performed this miracle. Was it to please his mom? Was it to help the family? Was it to reveal a bit more of who he was? Was it to give glory to his Father? Jesus performs this miracle under the radar and takes no credit for it. The bridegroom gets the credit for saving the best wine until the end of the party. For me today, this verse shows me the small mercies Jesus bestows as we await the perfect timing for a thing. He brings little graces about so that our hope continues. Timing is such a hard concept to grasp, especially when we have such a finite view of the topic. Details emerge here and there and we try desperately to put the pieces together without knowing the full picture. I get myself into trouble with this one, trying to decipher where the final destination is. Then I am gently reminded that this life is not about the end destination, it is about the journey I'm on to get there. I have to look at each piece and discern what is happening in my heart and soul in this instance that is leading me closer to Christ. Mary involves Jesus because she knows the deep impact he will have in the small things. There is glory to be seen on the journey, not just at the end of it. Watch for it.
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