The Good Wine - All The LORD is near Daily Devotionals for 2025

On the third day a marriage took place in Cana of Galilee and [Jesus] manifested His glory.
John 2:1, 11

The Good Wine
A wedding! Probably similar to many others celebrated during that period of history, except for one vital factor: Jesus and His disciples were invited to this one. People noticed Him when a problem arose. (Does that sound like us?) They ran out of wine, and He performed a miracle, producing wine from everyday water—six barrels full! The feast continued and everyone was happy, especially the emcee, who exclaimed to the bridegroom, "You've kept the good wine until now!" This was Jesus' first miracle. A strange beginning for the public ministry of the Son of God—or was it? The Bible says that by this miracle Jesus "manifested His glory; and His disciples believed on Him." What can we learn from it?

First, contrary to popular belief, Christ came to give joy, not to take it away. To those who trust Him He gives fullness of joy and pleasures forevermore.

Second, when we invite Christ—whether into our individual lives, our family lives, or even into our feasts—He gives a new wine, much better than what we had been enjoying before.

Third, obedience to His Word precedes enjoyment of His provision. At the feast they were told, "Whatever He may say to you, do." And we also must learn that we cannot know Christ in any meaningful way unless we recognize Him as our Lord. The question of Saul of Tarsus at his conversion must become ours also: "What shall I do, Lord?" (Acts 22:10).

Fourth, the display of Christ's glory that began that day, at a wedding in Galilee, can begin in our lives today. Anyone for the good wine?

Grant W. Steidl