Sunday, January 16, 2022

Day #2933

January 11, 2022

Tuesday’s Thoughts on Scripture comes from John 2:1-3: On the third day there was a wedding in Cana of Galilee, and the mother of Jesus was there. Jesus and his disciples had also been invited to the wedding. When the wine gave out, the mother of Jesus said to him, “They have no wine.” (NRSV)


What a moment!! Having the wine run out at a wedding celebration was beyond embarrassing - it was shameful! I remember when we were getting married, we consulted a professional to decide how much to buy to help folks celebrate with us. But what happens when the wine runs out? The party is over - time to go home. 


Except that is not what happens with Jesus. He does not leave. He walks with the wedding party until a solution is found. Well, in this case, until Jesus provides the solution.


What might that mean for us? Well, what could we substitute for Mary’s comment? We have no hope? We have no answer to COVID? We have no money for the bills? We have no reconciliation in our family? All of us could add something from our lives at one time or another. Therefore, I believe this miracle is a reminder that Jesus stays with us, guides us, even provides for us, and keeps the party of community going. 


God does work in community, as well as individually. We call it church. And it should be a party/celebration. After all, there is always wine and bread for all through the Lord's Table!


Blessings. And prayers.

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