Given The Best
Jesus told the servants, “Fill the jars with water.” When the jars had been filled, he said, “Now dip some out, and take it to the master of ceremonies.” So the servants followed his instructions. When the master of ceremonies tasted the water that was now wine, not knowing where it had come from (though, of course, the servants knew), he called the bridegroom over. “A host always serves the best wine first,” he said. “Then, when everyone has had a lot to drink, he brings out the less expensive wine. But you have kept the best until now!” John 2:7-10
Everyone who attended the wedding received freely a gift of unparalleled quality in great abundance. In this, the first act of his public ministry in John’s gospel, Jesus sets the tone for life in Christ. Freely given, offered to all, what we receive at His hand is only the best.
As God’s baptized ones, we are anointed “little Christs” for the sake of the world. Following Jesus’ model, it is our delight to freely offer the needy world our very best, and in great supply. “Don’t hold back,” Jesus teaches by this living example. In a world bent on gathering as much as possible for oneself, our Savior shows us a different way. Each day in the world is like a wedding where we show up and freely offer our very best in great abundance, in response to the needs of others. Such a way of life is as astonishing today as it was in Cana as Jesus’ Spirit blew over the waters and began the New Creation.
As you, Lord, have freely and abundantly given, may we also give with joy and gladness. Inspire us to see the gifts we have and ways to share them to be a blessing to a hurting, troubled world. We give our lives to You, use us to show Christ-like love. In Jesus Christ’s name, amen.
Inspired by a Christ In Our Home Devotion