On the third day a wedding took place at Cana in Galilee. Jesus’ mother was there, and Jesus and his disciples had also been invited to the wedding. When the wine was gone, Jesus’ mother said to him, “They have no more wine.” “Woman, why do you involve me?” Jesus replied. “My hour has not yet come.” His mother said to the servants, “Do whatever he tells you.” Nearby stood six stone water jars, the kind used by the Jews for ceremonial washing, each holding from twenty to thirty gallons. Jesus said to the servants, “Fill the jars with water”; so they filled them to the brim. Then he told them, “Now draw some out and take it to the master of the banquet.” They did so, and the master of the banquet tasted the water that had been turned into wine. He did not realize where it had come from, though the servants who had drawn the water knew. Then he called the bridegroom aside 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.” What Jesus did here in Cana of Galilee was the first of the signs through which he revealed his glory; and his disciples believed in him.
—John 2:1-11

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He Turned The Water Into Wine
By Jennifer Kane

Have you ever run dry—
of joy,
of strength,
of hope?

There was a wedding once
where the wine ran out—
a moment of shame
hovering
like a shadow at the edge of celebration.

But Jesus was there.
Not as a distant Savior—
as a guest,
seated among friends,
breathing the same air of anticipation and laughter.

And when the jars stood empty,
He did not turn away.
He turned water—
common, clear, ceremonial—
into wine.
Not just wine—
but the best,
saved for last.

Mary didn’t know how,
but she knew Who.
“Do whatever He tells you,” she said.
And the servants obeyed—
not with hesitation,
but with hearts that filled the jars
to the brim.

To the brim.
Faith does not measure cautiously—
it overflows.

And somewhere between pouring and tasting,
the ordinary
was transformed.
The law-worn jars of stone
poured forth grace.
The beginning
hinted at the cross,
and the joy to come.

Have you run out?
Offer Him your emptiness.
Bring the dry places—
your weariness,
your waiting,
your quiet desperation.

Invite Him in.
He is not finished.
He does not patch—
He pours.
He does not meet expectations—
He exceeds them.

What He begins in you,
He will finish—
with joy
more potent than any vintage.

The best
is yet
to come.

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Scripture: John 2:1-11

Have you ever felt like you’ve run out—of joy, strength, or hope? In John 2, we see Jesus step into a moment of lack and turn it into abundance. What was meant to be a shameful situation became a display of His glory. This miracle wasn’t just about wine; it was a sign of His power to transform the ordinary into the extraordinary. 

Jesus cares about our everyday needs. Jesus attended a wedding, showing He values celebration and community (v. 1-2). Running out of wine was more than an inconvenience—it meant social disgrace (v. 3). Jesus is not distant from our struggles. He steps into our moments of lack and meets us where we are. 

Are there areas in your life where you feel you’ve “run out”? Bring them to Jesus—He cares.

Obedience leads to miracles. Mary’s request was this, she trusted Jesus could do something, even if she didn’t know how (v. 3-5). The Servants’ obedience to Jesus wasn’t minimum it was to their best: They filled the jars “to the brim” (v. 7), showing complete trust in Jesus’ word. They got to participate in the miracle when the water became wine—not just any wine, but “the best” (v. 10). 

Are we willing to obey Jesus fully, even when His instructions don’t make sense?

Jesus transforms the ordinary. The jars would have been used for ceremonial washing (law), but they now held wine (grace) (v. 6).  Jesus didn’t just provide—He transformed. This first miracle pointed to His mission—bringing new joy, new life (John 1:17). 

What “water” in your life is Jesus waiting to turn into “wine”?

Invite Jesus into what you lack.  Like Mary, bring your needs to Him. Obey Him fully. Like the servants, follow His instructions without hesitation.  Expect His best, because Jesus doesn’t just fix problems—He exceeds expectations. 

The best is yet to come—Jesus always saves the finest for last. 🍷✨

Father, thank You for turning lack into abundance. Help me trust You in every situation, knowing You can transform the ordinary into something extraordinary. Let my life display Your glory, just as the water turned to wine did. In your name Jesus I ask, amen.

June 7 2025