The
wine supply ran out during the festivities, so Jesus’ mother told him, “They
have no more wine.” “Dear woman, that’s not our problem,” Jesus replied. “My
time has not yet come.” But
his mother told the servants, “Do whatever he tells you.”
I've read about the story of the wedding at Cana many times, and the main focus, whenever it's told has always been about Jesus turning water into wine. While I was going over the children's manual, I took a long pause at verse 4 of the above passage. Then my focus changed from the miracle to what brought about the miracle.
After Jesus was informed by his mother that the
wine had run out, he replied that "his time has not yet come."
Here is the question to ponder as I forge on: Why did his mother have to inform
him about the situation? I think it's safe to surmise that Jesus might have
attended functions before the wedding of Cana. Although it was not recorded
that he attended any other than that of Cana, even if he had attended one, he
must have stayed in the shadows, believing that it would be sorted out.
However, the story of the wedding of Cana was
mentioned for a purpose. Jesus would have folded his hands in the middle of the
loop if not for his mother. If his time had not yet come, why did he have to
help out when his mother called attention to it? Well, you might say that he
was just being obedient. But the truth is, it was the exact time for his glory
to be revealed. And for that to happen, he needed so
meone to make him do what
he can do.
The fact that you carry the anointing and that
you're spiritually sound and prophetically inclined is more than enough reason
why you should have someone who can direct you. Mary was not only Jesus'
mother; she was chosen for a purpose. She was chosen because she could play the
roles of a mother, a mentor, and a guide. To crown it all, she had the spirit
of God residing in her, and with that, she was able to see what her son could
not see or what he could see but look away from.
Jesus lived on earth as a normal human being. He
became flesh, acted the way we act, thought, and also reacted the way we react.
If Jesus needed someone to give him a push, we all need someone. These are the
questions you should ask yourself: Who are your mentor, your role model, and
your teacher? These people mentioned have a great role to play in your life
journey. This means that the result of your becoming solely dependent on them
Many times, you doubt if the knowledge you have
is worth sharing or if you can do something when it's so obvious that you're
gifted in such areas. Interestingly, God does not leave us alone; He
specifically places and brings people into our lives when it is time to launch
out. He creates the right platform, connects you to the right people, and also
ordains such people to help birth your dream into reality. Such people could be
your parent, pastor, siblings, friends, or spouse, or it can even come in the form
of a problem that needs to be solved.
Verse five goes on to tell us that Jesus' mother
told the servants to do whatever he told them to do. And that was the end of
her assignment. It was not recorded that she followed Jesus around, persuading
him, and she did not even create a scene. From the look of things, it was as if
she left the spot immediately after she said those words to the servants.
Another thing to note
here is that she believed that it was time, and she was not hesitant to tell
him what he should do. When you're surrounded by people who believe so much in
you, it's always so difficult to say, "I can't," when they know you
can.
The role of Jesus' mother
in this story was to give Jesus a push. Of course, He is the Messiah, but for
his glory to be revealed, it took his mother to make that happen. It took his
mother to say, "You don't have to wait anymore." Your time is now!
The scriptures say that it was his first miracle.
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