all the difference

John 2:11

"This beginning of miracles did Jesus in Cana of Galilee, and manifested forth His glory; and His disciples believed on Him."

Turning water into wine was the FIRST miracle recorded for Jesus of Nazareth! It helped grow the FAITH of His Disciples. We cherish this event today. It's a fantastic look into the heart and mind of our Lord. Jesus saveed His friends from the embarrassment of running OUT of wine; He made them look generous and savvy by having the best of wine!

They were greatly blessed by having Jesus in their lives and at their wedding. They were not the only ones; the nameless servants helped and witnessed Jesus's FIRST miracle! They were obedient and followed His strange instructions. They had to serve the water that was turned into wine. How strange they must have felt having seen everything.

The obedience of each person along the way mattered. It's true, this has a profound effect, but none of this could have happened if they did not have Jesus in their lives. If He was NOT invited to their wedding. If the servants had NOT faithfully helped. If Mary had NOT insisted that her Son step in and help. Our role, the thing we need to do most, is to have Jesus in our lives. Yes, run to Him in our bad times when we are desperately in need. Also, invite Him into ALL our good times too. Jesus makes all the difference. Wherever we are; there Jesus will be also. He will help us in good times and bad.

The good parts of these daily devotionals are inspired by the sermon at Holy Ghost Lutheran Church in Fredericksburg Texas. You can watch it by following this link... https://www.youtube.com/live/U-1FOQtbiUM?feature=share

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