You have kept the good wine until now! (John 1:10)
The wedding at Cana is one of my favorite Bible stories about Jesus. We have his mother busy with ensuring no guest goes without something to drink and Jesus provides abundantly. It is so much like His Father to be concerned with every need of a guest and to give more than we ever ask. This lovely story only appears in the Gospel of John, which suggests that it might be his own wedding. But, given his tender age at the time of Jesus ministry, I find that unlikely. The Word simply tells us that there was a wedding, and the mother of Jesus was there. Why she and Jesus and his disciples were there is of no interest to John. He has higher issues to consider.
Possibly, Mary was in part responsible for the arrangements for this wedding. She would be if it were a member of her family. But I picture Mary like my dad’s mother. Invited or not, she would certainly be hovering over the festivities, making sure everyone had a good time. Hospitality was her specialty. It would be unthinkable to her that they would run out of wine, and a guest would have nothing to drink.
We are reminded of father Abraham when he entertained the angels. My lord, if now I have found favor in thy sight, pass not away, I pray thee, from thy servant: let now a little water be fetched, and wash your feet, and rest yourselves under the tree: and I will fetch a morsel of bread, and strengthen ye your heart. (Gen 18:3-5) As welcoming as this may have been, Abraham went far beyond his promise. Abraham hastened into the tent unto Sarah, and said, Make ready quickly three measures of fine meal, knead it, and make cakes. And Abraham ran unto the herd, and fetched a calf tender and good, and gave it unto the servant; and he hasted to dress it. And he took butter, and milk, and the calf which he had dressed, and set it before them; and he stood by them under the tree, and they did eat. (Gen 18:6-8) Hospitality was followed by abundance.
This is God’s way. He meets our need in abundance, not just a little bit, but lavishly does he bestow his gifts upon us. Now unto him that is able to do exceeding abundantly above all that we ask or think, according to the power that worketh in us, (Eph 3:20)
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