Making Room for the Miraculous

Reflecting on Jesus’ first public miracle in John 2: 1-11, we love a lot about this story. First, as half-two adult ministry leaders, we just have to remind you that it happened in the wedding celebration’s later hours. :)

And the banquet’s master was surprised by the wine’s exceptional quality, acknowledging what typically comes out later is inferior. Jesus didn’t just turn the water into wine; He turned it into the best wine!

We know many people in life’s later stages struggle. Many would be satisfied with a marginally good day and really have no expectations of anything great. We see in this first miracle, though, unexpected stellar quality showing up very late in the celebration.

With the wine supply completely exhausted, Jesus’ mother Mary persisted in inviting Jesus into this predicament—even after He initially seemed dismissive.

Many people today, with health and energy depleted, are frustrated with life’s downturn and may feel brushed aside.

Jesus, we invite and re-invite you into their lives. May those who trust you experience exceptional quality of life moments. May our timid expectations and doubt give way to deep trust in your miraculous power and your desire to help the party and parting end well.

May we make room in our hearts for the miraculous. God has done it countless times, and He can do it again.

As He leads, let’s be open to going against the grain of diminished, later-life, ‘that’s the way it is’ expectations, knowing when Jesus is in the room...anything is possible.