More Like Jesus 3 Wedding at Cana

Introduction

Last week we talked about Jesus as a child in the temple. The importance of being where God wants us to be and doing what God has called us to do. We should be pushing to learn more and seeking wisdom from those older than us that have seen more of God than we have. We all have so much growing to do and my prayer is that you never stop growing. You continue seeking Him and growing in maturity and in the Lord.

This week we are looking at the first miracle that Jesus performed. How do I know that Jesus didnt perform miracles as a child like we talked about last week? Because look at the first part of

(ESV)

11 This, the first of his signs, Jesus did at Cana in Galilee, and manifested his glory.

11 What Jesus did here in Cana of Galilee was the first of the signs through which he revealed his glory; and his disciples believed in him.

11What Jesus did here in Cana of Galilee was the first of the signs through which he revealed his glory; and his disciples believed in him.

This was the first miracle he performed

This was the first miracle he performed

To be more like Jesus, means shining light in the dark

(NIV)

1 On the third day a wedding took place at Cana in Galilee. Jesus’ mother was there, 2 and Jesus and his disciples had also been invited to the wedding.

Our Lord entered into the normal experiences of life and sanctified them by His presence

You cannot be a light that is shining if you only stay in lit places. Jesus came to shine his light in dark places and then says to us, just as He was sent we are sent also.

Be careful of your bubble, I am not saying to stay only in the dark, and also it depends on who we are talking to.

To be more like Jesus, we need to be more concerned with what is on the inside then what is on the outside.

(NIV)

2 and Jesus and his disciples had also been invited to the wedding. 3 When the wine was gone, Jesus’ mother said to him, “They have no more wine.” 4 “Woman, why do you involve me?” Jesus replied. “My hour has not yet come.” 5 His mother said to the servants, “Do whatever he tells you.” 6 Nearby stood six stone water jars, the kind used by the Jews for ceremonial washing, each holding from twenty to thirty gallons. 7 Jesus said to the servants, “Fill the jars with water”; so they filled them to the brim. 8 Then he told them, “Now draw some out and take it to the master of the banquet.” They did so, 9 and the master of the banquet tasted the water that had been turned into wine. He did not realize where it had come from, though the servants who had drawn the water knew. Then he called the bridegroom aside

explain the signigfigance of the pot and the joy of wine

To be like Jesus, we must be see the Glory of Jesus.

(NIV)

9 and the master of the banquet tasted the water that had been turned into wine. He did not realize where it had come from, though the servants who had drawn the water knew. Then he called the bridegroom aside 10 and said, “Everyone brings out the choice wine first and then the cheaper wine after the guests have had too much to drink; but you have saved the best till now.” 11 What Jesus did here in Cana of Galilee was the first of the signs through which he revealed his glory; and his disciples believed in him.

See him for who he is

we can be blinded from it or be in awe of it.