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Ordinary into Extraordinary/ Water into Wine – Lectio Divina

January 20, 2013 By Jean Wise

On the third day a wedding took place at Cana in Galilee. Jesus’ mother was there, and Jesus and his disciples had also been invited to the wedding.

When the wine was gone, Jesus’ mother said to him, “They have no more wine.”

“Woman, why do you involve me?” Jesus replied. “My hour has not yet come.”

 His mother said to the servants, “Do whatever he tells you.”

 Nearby stood six stone water jars, the kind used by the Jews for ceremonial washing, each holding from twenty to thirty gallons.

 Jesus said to the servants, “Fill the jars with water”; so they filled them to the brim.

 Then he told them, “Now draw some out and take it to the master of the banquet.”

They did so, and the master of the banquet tasted the water that had been turned into wine. He did not realize where it had come from, though the servants who had drawn the water knew.

Then he called the bridegroom aside and said, “Everyone brings out the choice wine first and then the cheaper wine after the guests have had too much to drink; but you have saved the best till now.”

What Jesus did here in Cana of Galilee was the first of the signs through which he revealed his glory;

and his disciples believed in him.

John 2: 1-11 (NIV)



The water that had been turned into wine.

Lord whenever I read these verses they remind of what Max Lucado wrote that Jesus had been invited to the party. He wasn’t a celebrity yet. He hadn’t performed any miracles. He was welcomed to attend the wedding just because they liked him. “Jesus took time for a party, shouldn’t we?”
I think You genuinely like being around people. You love to celebrate and be with us. And You might just surprise us.
I love Your surprises, Lord.
In these verses you take ordinary, boring, only what is left water and miraculously transform jars and jars of H2O into delicious wine. 
Not just the cheap stuff either. No, Lord, You make it Your best.
You gently turn to me and say,  “These verses are also for you. Bring me everything you have: no matter how mundane, commonplace, size or cleanliness. Ask Me and I will change it into extraordinary, beyond your wildest imagination possibilities.”
There is something so practical about this miracle, too Lord. The words invite me to bring my everyday worries, little hassles and stupid mistakes to You. You will transform them. Nothing is so small for You, too ordinary.
The story of this wedding miracle gives me hope and fills me with wonder.
Thank you for showing me you liked a good party, You want to be with me, and that You will take anything I throw, give or even reluctantly place into Your hands, and make it excellent.

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  1. blankJean Wise says

    January 22, 2013 at 12:30 pm

    You chose a great word – abundant! I think I will hold that word today in my prayers. Thanks for stopping by!

  2. blankJean Wise says

    January 22, 2013 at 12:28 pm

    Hi Nancy. My heart just bursts with the thought that God can take my all my nothing, and my very humanness and make it His own!

  3. blankJean Wise says

    January 22, 2013 at 12:27 pm

    I know each day Laura I leave my all in His hands! thanks for stopping by today

  4. blankbluecottonmemory says

    January 22, 2013 at 5:51 am

    Oh, how wonderful He is not a just-get-by God – but a God who is abundant in His love, His joy – and in the blessings He gives us! Oh – this makes me smile:)

  5. blankNancy Franson says

    January 22, 2013 at 1:49 am

    Nothing too small, nothing too ordinary. Why is that so hard to remember? And, yes, the joy of realizing He enjoys a good party!

  6. blankkaren evans says

    January 21, 2013 at 10:59 pm

    Jeanie, I can’t wait to see the party He’s has planned in heaven! Whoo Hoo!

  7. blankNancy Ruegg says

    January 21, 2013 at 10:45 pm

    I find my heart responding to these words of your post: “Bring me everything you have: no matter how mundane, commonplace, size or cleanliness. Ask Me and I will change it into extraordinary, beyond your wildest imagination possibilities.” You are so right! Thank you, Jean, for the fresh insight from this familiar story.

  8. blankLaura Boggess says

    January 21, 2013 at 9:08 pm

    This was the lectionary scripture for this past Sunday, Jean, and my pastor preached on this very thing. It is such a remarkable thing–the way our Lord chose the ordinary–indeed, made it sacred. How he does…turns all my water moments into wine.

  9. blankOutnumberedMom says

    January 21, 2013 at 5:02 pm

    Even what I reluctantly place in His hands, He makes excellent. I love that, Jean. A great reminder for me!

  10. blankJean Wise says

    January 21, 2013 at 1:35 pm

    I think He must have been a fun guy with a great smile! At least that is how I picture Him. thanks for stopping by Alison!

  11. blankAlison Hector says

    January 21, 2013 at 6:51 am

    I’m glad He likes a good party! So do I!

  12. blankJean Wise says

    January 21, 2013 at 3:13 am

    God’s work is also so much more than we hope or dream of, isn’t it? Thank you for hosting the weekend brew. I appreciate finding and reading such interesting posts

  13. blankBarbie says

    January 21, 2013 at 2:12 am

    I love the thought of God taking my ordinary life and making something extraordinary out of it! Thank you for linking up with The Weekend Brew!

  14. blankJean Wise says

    January 21, 2013 at 1:12 am

    Not just at a party, Sandra but drinking a glass of wine with him. I bet He has a wonderful smile!

  15. blankJean Wise says

    January 21, 2013 at 1:12 am

    Till I reread the Gospel words again this week I didn’t’ realize how water into wine so symbolized ordinary into extraordinary before. Yes it is a wonderful thought! Thanks for stopping by Renee

  16. blankSandra Heska King says

    January 20, 2013 at 11:55 pm

    I’m trying to imagine what it would have been like to be at a party with Jesus…

  17. blankMia De Vries says

    January 20, 2013 at 4:27 pm

    Hi Jean
    A while back I wrote about this wedding as well (The Cana Colony). I don’t think we can truly grasp the magnitude of love and glory our Lord demonstrated through this miracle.
    Thank you
    Mia

  18. blankRenee says

    January 20, 2013 at 2:58 pm

    I like the idea of God tranforming our worries into something extraordinary….transforming or hopes, our dreams, our mistakes….Wonderful thought!

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