In the small town of Cana in Galilee, a wedding was taking place. It was a joyous occasion, filled with music, laughter, and celebration. Jesus and his disciples were invited to the feast, and they eagerly joined in the festivities. As the celebration wore on, the wine began to run out. This was a great embarrassment to the bride’s family, for in those days, it was customary to provide an abundance of wine to ensure the guests were well taken care of.
Mary, Jesus’ mother, noticed the predicament and quietly approached Jesus. “They have no more wine,” she said, hoping he might be able to help. Jesus responded with a gentle rebuke, “Woman, why do you involve me? My hour has not yet come.” But Mary was undeterred. She turned to the servants and instructed them, “Do whatever he tells you.”
Nearby, there were six stone water jars, each holding about twenty to thirty gallons, used for ceremonial washing. Jesus told the servants to fill these jars with water. They did as he said, filling the jars to the brim. Then, he instructed them to draw some out and take it to the master of the feast. The servants obeyed, and when the master of the feast tasted the water that had been turned into wine, he was amazed. He had no idea where it came from, but he knew it was the finest wine he had ever tasted.
The master of the feast called the bridegroom over and said, “Everyone brings out the choice wine first and then the cheaper wine after the guests have had too much to drink. But you have saved the best till now.”
This was the first of Jesus’ miraculous signs, and it revealed his glory. His disciples saw it and believed in him even more. Through this simple act of turning water into wine, Jesus showed that he had the power to transform and provide in ways that were beyond human understanding.