GOODNEWSLETTERNumber 433 September 19, 2012The First Miracle of Jesus, The Christ"Fill the water pots with water," John 2:7.
Jesus and His family were at a wedding in Cana of Galilee. The problem was pointed out by Mary that "they have no wine" (Jn. 2:3). While, the words of Jesus is an Hebrew
idiom that means: what does that have to do with us, Mary knew that her Son would make things right; even though He could care less of the situation, I believe. "Whatsoever He says
unto you, do it," Mary told the attendants (Jn. 2:5).
Thus, the first miracle was performed. Jesus turned the water into wine. And, when the governor tasted the wine, he was amazed. Not only that a miracle just occurred, but that the wine was created perfectly. He turned to Jesus and said, "...Every man at the beginning sets out the good wine; and when men have well drunk, then that which is worse; but
thou hast
kept the good wine until now" (Jn. 2:9).
In other words, Jesus does is perfectly; whether, its wine or, whatever. That's the testimony of the governor and, that's the testimony of all who know Jesus. Whatever He does, it's the best. Nothing needs to be added to it and, nothing needs changing after He touches it at all. In the miracles of Jesus, we find the same truth – nothing else is needed to be added to what Jesus does.
Of course, Jesus performed the water-to-wine miracle before He organized His Landmark Missionary Baptist Church, outlawing all alcoholic beverages (Ed's note, with a smile). However, whatever Jesus did, He did perfectly. The Lord, Jesus wants all His disciples to know this truth; especially, when it comes to following Him. "I in them and Thou in Me, that they may be made perfect in one; (Jn. 17:23).
The next time any of us reads His miracles, let's know for sure that whatever He does, it is complete. The Bible backs up this truth; whether, we speak of the physical or the natural world. "And your are complete in Him, which is the Head of all principality and power" (Col. 2:10).
On that day, we shall see those who were kept just as they were on the day of their change. They shall still be "good until now" (Jn. 2:9) Further, governors of the world shall join together with amazement, "...but thou hast kept them until now."