Hearing the gospel event of the first miracle of Jesus at Cana, this afternoon, it struck me that Mary did not know what Jesus would do. Or perhaps she did? We don't know. But the fact is that she knew he'd do something.
Secondly, this first miracle of Jesus is no great life-saver. At the most it is matter of saving the family hosting the wedding from some embarrassment. And that too what does he do? Produce wine! Not some food for the starving or cure for the terminally ill. Wine for recreation!
More than anything I think this event is one of trust and obedience. Trust that Mary had in Jesus, that he'd do 'something' to address the evident embarrassment of the host. Obedience of Jesus to Mary, just a word and he does it.
Secondly, this first miracle of Jesus is no great life-saver. At the most it is matter of saving the family hosting the wedding from some embarrassment. And that too what does he do? Produce wine! Not some food for the starving or cure for the terminally ill. Wine for recreation!
More than anything I think this event is one of trust and obedience. Trust that Mary had in Jesus, that he'd do 'something' to address the evident embarrassment of the host. Obedience of Jesus to Mary, just a word and he does it.
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