Jesus said to them, "Fill the water-pots with water." And they filled them up to the brim. And He said to them, "Draw some out now, and take it to the master of the feast." And they took it.
The servants at the wedding in Cana where Jesus was were told to do three things. They were
to fill the water pots, then draw it, and take it to the master of the wedding feast. These were
simple tasks of obedience, and they were done as Jesus commanded. The result of what the
servants did was both pleasure and surprise. They participated in a miracle! The master of the
feast had no idea that it was Jesus who had turned water into wine instantly by His Word with
seemingly no effort, but the two servants knew it was God’s work and they were honored to be
part of it.
to fill the water pots, then draw it, and take it to the master of the wedding feast. These were
simple tasks of obedience, and they were done as Jesus commanded. The result of what the
servants did was both pleasure and surprise. They participated in a miracle! The master of the
feast had no idea that it was Jesus who had turned water into wine instantly by His Word with
seemingly no effort, but the two servants knew it was God’s work and they were honored to be
part of it.
The servants’ task was not a hard one. It only required ears to hear, hands to draw, and feet to
go. Though life can be difficult, responding to Jesus is not. He says “Put some water in the
pot.” That’s easy. I can do that. Paul says, we are vessels “for honor, sanctified and useful for the Master, prepared for every good work.” We are the water pots. This pot needs to be filled with the life of Christ.
go. Though life can be difficult, responding to Jesus is not. He says “Put some water in the
pot.” That’s easy. I can do that. Paul says, we are vessels “for honor, sanctified and useful for the Master, prepared for every good work.” We are the water pots. This pot needs to be filled with the life of Christ.
When we are being filled with His life through meditation on the Word and communion with
God then there is life inside of us to draw out. We can then use what God has given us: His
abundant life, and take it to others who are in need. They in turn are blessed in ways that only
heaven can measure and it is all because we were filled, we drew that life out, and we took it to
others.
God then there is life inside of us to draw out. We can then use what God has given us: His
abundant life, and take it to others who are in need. They in turn are blessed in ways that only
heaven can measure and it is all because we were filled, we drew that life out, and we took it to
others.
Bible study is one of the most important things in the life of a Christian because it keeps us
filled with God’s thoughts. The world around us is constantly attempting to drain us and keep
us from being refilled by presenting us with options to fill our time. Television, sports, yard
work, chatting on the phone, etc. are all very innocent and normal activities. But if we are not
careful to place priority on the things of God, then these things can deplete our reservoir of life
and drag us down to a place where we feel empty and have nothing to draw and nothing to
take.
filled with God’s thoughts. The world around us is constantly attempting to drain us and keep
us from being refilled by presenting us with options to fill our time. Television, sports, yard
work, chatting on the phone, etc. are all very innocent and normal activities. But if we are not
careful to place priority on the things of God, then these things can deplete our reservoir of life
and drag us down to a place where we feel empty and have nothing to draw and nothing to
take.
Our task, as the servants’ was, is not a difficult one, but one that requires only being willing to
serve the Lord in filling, drawing, and taking His life to ourselves and others. In this way we
remain vessels of honor, serving not from what we ca produce, but from the abundant life
given to us by God.
serve the Lord in filling, drawing, and taking His life to ourselves and others. In this way we
remain vessels of honor, serving not from what we ca produce, but from the abundant life
given to us by God.
2 comments:
Thank you P. Shibley for an edifying message. I am thankful that I am being discipled by Believers that are truly in the Business of God. I always feel renewed, fullfilled and strengthened when I'm around all of you. And yes, it is DEFINITELY important not to make the innocent things a priority before God. This message spoke to me directly (I prayed for direction and comfort) and He remains ever faithful!
Thanks again!
Much love,
Anisa.
Thank you Anisa!
I think one of the important lessons about this passage is that the servants simply did what Jesus asked them to do. They were not responsible to make a miracle, but were able to participate and be witnesses to Jesus fulfilling a real practical need. It's important to notice that He didn't do it to bring glory to Himself.
out relationship to God is the most important thing in our life. Do I know Him today? Not "Do I know what He wants me to do today?" Do I know Him. Have we communicated? Am I trying to please Him through my good behavior or because by faith we speak and maintain our friendship?
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