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Scripture

John 2:1-12

The third day, there was a wedding in Cana of Galilee. Jesus’ mother was there. Jesus also was invited, with his disciples, to the wedding. When the wine ran out, Jesus’ mother said to him, “They have no wine.”Jesus said to her, “Woman, what does that have to do with you and me? My hour has not yet come.”His mother said to the servants, “Whatever he says to you, do it.”Now there were six water pots of stone set there after the Jews’ way of purifying, containing two or three metretes apiece. Jesus said to them, “Fill the water pots with water.” So they filled them up to the brim. He said to them, “Now draw some out, and take it to the ruler of the feast.” So they took it.When the ruler of the feast tasted the water now become wine, and didn’t know where it came from (but the servants who had drawn the water knew), the ruler of the feast called the bridegroom and said to him, “Everyone serves the good wine first, and when the guests have drunk freely, then that which is worse. You have kept the good wine until now!”This beginning of his signs Jesus did in Cana of Galilee, and revealed his glory; and his disciples believed in him.

Scripture from the World English Bible (WEB), public domain.

Reflection

Where are you in this moment?Perhaps you are not among the honored guests, but among the servants—watching, waiting, listening.You hear His instruction.
You draw the water.
You fill the jars.
You carry what was asked.Nothing appears different—until it is poured.And then—joy.Where in your life have you been asked to follow without understanding—to do the small, faithful thing that seemed to lead nowhere?Where might obedience, offered in trust, become joy you can hardly imagine?