Saving the Best til Last!
Life is interesting. There is a story in the New Testament, where Jesus goes to a wedding (John 2:1-11). Now weddings in those days aren’t like the weddings we have today. They were often week long celebrations with lots of eating and drinking. During this wedding that Jesus was at, the family ran out of wine (which at that time was a bad thing!) Jesus’s mom found out and came and told him they were out of wine. I love what Jesus said, “Mom, why are you bothering me with that” I love even more what his mom did, she just turned to the servants and said, “Get him whatever he asks for”. I chuckle a bit at that, because his mom didn’t take any lip from Jesus, but just moved forward with expectation that he was going to take care of the issue. And he did. He asked for some pots of water and whala, they poured out wine from them.
When one guest took a drink of the wine, he basically yelled, “Stop the party!” “This is unheard of, most people put their best outfront and save the worst for when we are drunk and tired, but you my friend (speaking to the groom) have saved the very best for last”
I like this story because it speaks to me. I feel like that groom. That wedding is my life. The party is going on and things are rocking. Then wham, I am out of wine. And then Jesus amazes me and the crowd by taking the plain and turning it into the extraordinary. And that thing not only affects me, but those around me.
What has Jesus done in your life lately? Experienced the extraordinary? If not don’t loose hope. Jesus isn’t done yet! Look for the what is coming.
