September 28, 2011 Painting No. 6 The wedding at Cana was a turning point in the life of our Lord Jesus Christ. Many people were invited. It was a social event. At that time the wedding celebrations could go on for several days. It is important to know that it would have been a public disgrace and shameful for the host to run out of food or wine.
Jesus was not sure that His hour had come. On the other hand, his mother, Mary, was confident. She knew that he was ready, otherwise she would not have said to him, They have no more wine, which was a prompt for him perform a miracle. When Jesus replied, Woman, why do you involve me? My hour has not yet come, was proof that He was not convinced. His answer was neither rude nor disrespectful. When he called His mother Woman he was using a title of respect which was commonly used at that time. Mary was not convinced when Jesus replied, My hour has not yet come. That is why she instructed the servants Do whatever He tells you. At this moment Jesus could have hesitated because of the possibility of disappointing His new disciples (Peter, Andrew, John, James, and Phillip) who were in attendance if the miracle failed to appear. But without any hesitation Jesus said to the servants, Fill the jars with water, and the miracle happened the moment he said, Now draw some out and take it to the master of the banquet.
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