A Wedding gathers family. Family grows, adding in new members, now related by marriage, and friends join in. A Mother is invited. Because she is there, her Son comes too. Having ventured out into the world, He now brings friends along--His disciples. They know that He is Someone important, but as yet, they have not seen all. In the midst of this celebration, there is a reminder that not everyone is always ready for all the guests. Who knew that there would be thirsty fishermen in the crowd? They have no wine.
The Mother tells her Son. It is not time, He says. She steps away, "Do whatever He tells you." It is time. He speaks a simple command: "Draw water." Moses struck the rock. Water flowed. Water abounds. He makes it Wine. Not just any Wine, but the best Wine. Beginning to attend to His every Word, His disciples discern something New. They see His Glory, for the first time. They begin to believe in Him.
Lack is not an obstacle. A Mother's Heart once again says "Yes" and lets it be. And the fullness of time arrives for Glory to be seen. No angels sing out. This time it is only human beings at a Wedding Feast. The Bridegroom makes Himself present to His Bride. Eyes that are attentive and Ears that are listening begin to grasp the deeper meaning. The Light shines forth and grace abounds.
How happy the Bride and Groom! It is a moment of joy and fulfillment. May we open our hearts to drink deeply of the New Wine.
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