The Importance of the Miracle at Cana - Evangelical Caucus;Devotional

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[metmom]

“This beginning of His signs Jesus did in Cana of Galilee, and manifested His glory, and His disciples believed in Him” (John 2:11).

When Jesus turned water into wine, His purpose was not to amaze His audience with His power. His miracles met specific needs, such as opening blind eyes or deaf ears, delivering those oppressed by demons, feeding hungry people, or calming a threatening storm. This miracle met the genuine need of the family and their guests.

But even more important, this first of Jesus’ signs manifested His glory (cf. 1:14)—He put His deity on display. Jesus’ signs were not simply powerful displays of compassion, but were designed to reveal who He really was, since they unmistakably manifest God at work. Signs, miracles, and wonders nevertheless do not necessarily convince people to believe in the Lord and the gospel.

Amazingly, Jesus seems to have left Cana with only the disciples who had come there with Him, despite having performed a miracle, the likes of which had not happened since God created flour and oil in the days of Elijah and Elisha (1 Kings 17:8–16; 2 Kings 4:1–7). The obvious deduction that He was the Messiah escaped the people; they saw the sign, but missed what it pointed to.

His disciples, however, believed in Him. Having heard John the Baptist’s testimony that Jesus was the Messiah (1:34), having heard Jesus’ own words (1:39) and believed in Him (1:41), they now saw firsthand miraculous confirmation of that faith.

Ask Yourself

There is not a need He hasn’t met in your life, even though it may appear so at times. If a “need” goes unmet, it’s only because there is reason to wait or because we have incorrectly categorized our desire as a demand. As you bring your needs before Him today, you can be sure He hears you and responds.

[metmom]

Studying God’s Word ping.

[ViLaLuz]

Prayer For Help To Supply Those In Need Today

Dear Lord, there are so many around the world today who are in great need, many who do not have the money to pay for the basic necessities of life and times are getting increasingly harder. Lord, there are many who are without food, and many without work or the opportunity to earn enough to supply for the needs of their families, and there are others who are ill or unable to work and are suffering severe lack.

Lord, I come to You and ask for Your pity and providence to be poured out on all who are suffering such hardships today. You have promised to supply the needs of Your children and I ask that in Your mercy and loving-kindness, You would meet the needs of all those that suffer lack today.

Thank You, that You always have mercy on us. I ask You to fulfil now Lord, the desires and petitions of all Your people who are in such need, according to Your mercy, and give them the grace to persevere under such difficult circumstances. In Jesus’ name, amen.
Source: https://prayer.knowing-jesus.com/prayer/prayer-for-help-to-supply-those-in-need-today-805

[Ikeon]

Don't hate, its just IMSO,

it was his mother nagging him that got him to turn the water into wine.

Jesus was human and had a Jewish mother..

change my mond..

imso = In My Stupid Opinion.

[Some Fat Guy in L.A.]

John 2:4 in King James sounds like Jesus was being disrespectful to His mom:

4 Jesus saith unto her, Woman, what have I to do with thee? mine hour is not yet come.

Same with NIV: 4 “Woman,[a] why do you involve me?” Jesus replied. “My hour has not yet come.”

The Bible does not indicate the tone that he used here. We know, of course, that Jesus did not sin, so I prefer the New Living: 4 “Dear woman, that’s not our problem,” Jesus replied. “My time has not yet come.”

However He actually said it, and even though He didn’t plan it, and even though He was an adult, He obeyed His mom.