Jesus cares about the little things in our lives

“When the master of the feast had tasted the water that was made wine, and did not know where it came from (but the servants who had drawn the water knew), the master of the feast called the bridegroom. And he said to him, ‘Every man at the beginning sets out the good wine, and when the guests have well drunk, then the inferior. You have kept the good wine until now!’ ” John 2:9-10

We have learned from Chapter 2 of John so far, that our joy (represented by wine) can be restored when we release our problems to Jesus (John 2:1-4) and when we respond to Jesus with total obedience (John 2:5-7). Another way to restore our joy is to realize that Jesus cares about the little things in our lives (John 2:8-10).

After the servants at the wedding banquet filled each stone pot to the brim, Jesus said to them, “Draw some out now, and take it to the master of the feast.” (John 2:8a). John tells us, “And they took it.” (John 2:8b). As far as we know, Jesus had not told the servants about the miracle that He was going to perform. To them, they were carrying a cup full of water not wine. But when the master of ceremonies tasted what was brought to him, he got a mouthful of wine that was better than anything he had ever tasted before.

“When the master of the feast had tasted the water that was made wine, and did not know where it came from (but the servants who had drawn the water knew), the master of the feast called the bridegroom. And he said to him, ‘Every man at the beginning sets out the good wine, and when the guests have well drunk, then the inferior. You have kept the good wine until now!’ ” (John 2:9-10). The master of the feast observed that it is a universal custom to serve “the good wine” first and then the “inferior” wine “when the guests have well drunk”   and their sense of taste has become less discerning. John is not suggesting that Jesus created more wine for drunken guests. He is simply emphasizing the supreme quality of wine that Jesus created out of water. 

Some Bible teachers have insisted that the wine Jesus created was no more than grape juice. But the word for “wine” (oinos) here is the word for fermented juice of the grape. Paul uses this same word when he writes, “Do not be drunk with wine [oinos]” (Ephesians 5:18). The same Bible that condemns drunkenness (Ephesians 5:18) and cautions against a misuse of alcoholic beverages (Proverbs 23:29-35; I Timothy 3:3, 8) recognizes wine as one of God’s gifts (Psalm 104:15: Ecclesiastes 9:7). God created the grape from which the wine is made. But God is not to be blamed for peoples’ misuse of His gifts. Each human being is responsible for their own sobriety.

The words of the master of the feast demonstrate that a transformation miracle has taken place whereby Jesus created out of plain water a superior wine to any previously served. We will discover in John 3 another type of transformation miracle when Jesus gives His gift of eternal life to a sinner who believes.  

When the servants obeyed Jesus, this tells us that it is our job to fill the water pots, but it is Jesus’ job to change the water into wine. For example, in your marriage, it is your responsibility to love and serve your spouse, but it is Christ’s responsibility to change him or her. Don’t try to do something that only Jesus can do. He alone can change the personality and habits of your spouse. Trust Him to do what you cannot. It is our responsibility to share the gospel with people, but it is Jesus’ job to transform them. Simply share the truth with those without Christ and let the Holy Spirit convict them of their need for Him.

A miracle happened on that day in Cana of Galilee. This is such a beautiful picture of grace here. Initially, it appeared that Jesus was going to refuse to replenish the wine. But as He listened to His mother and looked into the faces of the wedding party, He reconsidered. People are more important to Jesus than schedules. Jesus changed His plans to meet the needs of some friends at a wedding feast. His first miracle was motivated not by famine or terrorism, but by concern for friends who were in a bind.

Christ not only cares about the major difficulties in our lives like death, disease, and disaster, but He also cares about the smaller things in life like running out of wine at a wedding reception, having a flat tire, a toothache, or even losing an ear plug when you desperately need to sleep.

If we are to experience Jesus’ transforming grace and the joy that results from this, we must realize that Jesus Christ cares as much about the little things in our lives as He does about the big things.So, go to Him with what concerns you. Make your relationship with Him your top priority, and He will fill your hearts to overflowing with His peace and power so that you may have a joy-filled life.

This miracle of changing water into wine could not have happened without the request of Mary as she admitted the problem. It couldn’t have happened without the presence of Jesus for them to bring the problem to Him. It couldn’t have happened without the willingness of the servants to work hard to do whatever Jesus commanded them to do. And it couldn’t have happened without Jesus’ concern for the little things in life.

Prayer: Lord Jesus, Your grace transforms lives, even when it comes to the little things in our lives that no one else thinks is important. You are a kind and caring Lord Who not only sees the little things in our lives, but You also do something about them. Knowing this, motivates me to come to You in prayer. My prayers never fall on deaf ears. You hear and You answer. And my life is filled full of joy! Thank You my Lord and my God. In Jesus’ name. Amen.