John 2:1 - 11

 John 2:1 - 11 

After turning the water to wine John tells us this was the first sign Jesus did and He "...manifested His glory and His disciples believed Him".  The disciples would have an imperfect faith. They would misunderstand what Jesus intended as far as His kingdom was concerned. They would have moments of fear and doubt, times of pride and ego, and occasions of denial but at least faith had begun.

John the eyewitness is writing this record of the event 60 to 70 years after it occurred. Sometimes memories are lost, faded or confused. But some occasions are so momentous that we can recall them and dynamic and vivid detail for the rest of our lives. This memory is a recall of a moment where everything changed. It was a instant that meant nothing would ever be the same again. John the author had apparently been a follower of John the Baptist. He had heard the soul-stirring preaching. He had seen the people come in droves to hear the prophet. He was intrigued by the promises and warnings of the coming of God's judgment and the call to repentance. He had also paid close attention to John the Baptist directing his disciples to Jesus.

To this point we have no indication that Jesus had done any of these things. There were no mass gatherings of crowds there were no fiery sermons or calls for a life changing repentance. If the timeline is correct this is the first week of Jesus’ Ministries.  To this point John the disciple may have had only a few quiet conversations with Jesus. Then came the wedding feast, the wine shortage, and the first miracle and after that nothing would ever be the same.

We use markers AD and BC to make dates on our time scale.  Secular people are more likely to use BCE and ACE for the demarcation of time. For John the time line may have been marked with BW and AW, “Before wine” and After Wine”. Today may be the day when we experience a moment that will change everything, a moment that will mean greater ways than ever before we will focus our attention on Christ. And these days most often come without any warning.

“Lord, change my world Your servant awaits Your call.  AMEN”