NOT MY JOB

John 2:6-12
Holy Bible. New Living Translation copyright © 1996, 2004 by Tyndale Charitable Trust.

The Wedding at Cana

6 Standing nearby were six stone water jars, used for Jewish ceremonial washing. Each could hold twenty to thirty gallons. 7 Jesus told the servants, “Fill the jars with water.” When the jars had been filled, 8 he said, “Now dip some out, and take it to the master of ceremonies.” So the servants followed his instructions.

9 When the master of ceremonies tasted the water that was now wine, not knowing where it had come from (though, of course, the servants knew), he called the bridegroom over. 10 “A host always serves the best wine first,” he said. “Then, when everyone has had a lot to drink, he brings out the less expensive wine. But you have kept the best until now!”

11 This miraculous sign at Cana in Galilee was the first time Jesus revealed his glory. And his disciples believed in him.

12 After the wedding he went to Capernaum for a few days with his mother, his brothers, and his disciples.


Jesus was only an invited guest. We have no idea of His relationship to the host. They could have been relatives, close friends, neighbors or business associates. Whichever relationship, it was not Jesus’ responsibility to provide the wine. What we do know is that Jesus compassionately stepped in to save the host from tremendous embarrassment.

Imagine yourself, father of the bride and they run out of food at her wedding reception. There is not enough champagne to go around for the toast to the bride and groom. How embarrassing!

Jesus steps in and fills the need. Yes, changing water to wine is a miracle but it was His tremendous compassion that showed His glory.