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On the third day there was a wedding at Cana in Galilee … When the wine ran out, the mother of Jesus said to Him, “They have no wine.” And Jesus said to her, “Woman, what does this have to do with Me? My hour has not yet come.” His mother said to the servants, “Do whatever He tells you.” Now there were six stone water jars … holding 20 or 30 gallons. Jesus said to the servants, “Fill the jars with water.” (John 2:1a, 3-7a)
I love Mary’s faith in her Son Jesus. When she asks Him for help and gets a mysterious answer, she doesn’t even bother arguing or asking questions. She just tells the servants, “Do what He tells you.”
And Jesus honors that! He does His very first miracle, turning water into wine. Jesus saves the party and the bridegroom’s reputation as a host. And Jesus’ brand-new disciples believe in Him.
What did Mary know about her Son that made her so confident? I think she knew that He is kind and compassionate, as well as endlessly creative. Maybe she didn’t expect the miracle, but she knew He would find a way to help, because His love would compel Him.
And it did—just as it compelled Jesus to go to the cross to suffer and die for us when His hour had finally come (see John 17:1). Because He loves us, He saved us from the power of evil; and when He rose from the dead, He promised to share that same life with all of us who trust in Him.
WE PRAY: Lord, I know Your heart. Thank You for saving me. Amen.
Reflection Questions:
- What do you think Mary and Jesus said to each other later?
- What do you imagine the bridegroom had to say?
- What do you think Jesus would say about a problem you’re facing? Why not ask Him now?
Lenten Devotions were written by Dr. Kari Vo.
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