Scripture: John 2: 1-11
Key Insights
- Wedding Feast in Caana—occasion for the Lord’s first miracle [Verse 1]
- And Jesus also was bidden—as the Creator of woman, and the author of matrimony, it was fitting that the Son of God should grace the occasion. [Verse 2]
- And when the wine failed…the mother of Jesus saith… [Verse 3]
- Woman”, a term of courteous respect but indicating no spirit of obedience! [Verse 4]
- Whatsoever he saith unto you, do it (Just do it)! [Verse 5]
- The number 6…six water pots of stone. [Verse 6]
- Jesus saith unto them…[Verse 7]
- Fill them” and “Draw out NOW” [Verse 8]
- And the conscious water looked at its creator and ‘blushed’’’! [Verse 9]
- Two different kingdoms; two different operating principles [an enticing spirit versus unraveling spirit] [Verse 10]
Manifested glory wins laurels for God [Verse 11]
Questions for Reflection
- Are you willing to do whatever Christ says?
Prayer Points
- Let’s pray that marriage which was instituted by God Himself will cease to be the theatre of debauchery, mockery and crude experimentation.
- Let us pray that the Spirit of Life in Jesus Christ will continue to trounce the spirit of sin and death until the latter is overthrown and the captives are freed
