Scripture Reading: John 2:1-11
There were thirty years of silence before Jesus began to speak. The only miracles in those days were miracles of love, of obedience, of duty, of sinless life. At length He began His manifested life, and the first sign He wrought was at Cana.
It is pleasant to remember that Jesus attended a wedding feast at the very beginning of His public ministry. Indeed, this was His first appearance among the people, and the beginning of His signs, as John puts it, was produced at this marriage festivity, where the simple country folk met in all the freedom of their gladness. Christ is a friend not merely for our sorrow hours, but also for our times of joy. Then His presence and His miracle at this time indicate His approval of marriage and give it a holy sanction. We should notice also that He was invited to this wedding. If He had not been invited He would not have gone, for He never goes where He is not desired. If we would have Him attend our weddings and give His blessing, we must be careful that He receives an invitation. No matter who performs the ceremony, Christ’s hands should bestow the benediction.
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