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Jesus did this as the beginning of his signs at Cana in Galilee and
so revealed his glory, and his disciples began to believe in him.
John 2:11
John’s Gospel is commonly divided into four sections: the Prologue,
the Book of Signs, the Book of Glory and the Epilogue (which
contains the resurrection appearance in Galilee). Today’s Gospel
comes from the beginning of the Book of Signs, which begins at
Chapter 1:19 and continues through Chapter 12. In this section, the
Apostle John presents us with seven “signs,” which are seven
miracles Jesus performed. Each sign has a deeper spiritual meaning
that reveals Jesus’ divinity and mission. In many ways, the entire
Book of Signs prepares us for the Book of Glory in which Jesus’
“hour” of glory is identified with Him taking up His glorious
throne of the Cross, fulfilling His mission as the “Lamb of God”
Who offers His life for the salvation of all, and pouring forth His
grace and mercy from His wounded side.
The first of seven signs Jesus performs in John’s Gospel is the
changing of water into wine at the Wedding of Cana, which was done
in superabundance! The six stone jars, filled to the brim with
water, were transformed into as much as 180 gallons of the finest
wine. The changing of water into wine was done at the request of
Jesus’ mother, who told the servants to do whatever Jesus told them
to do.
There is certainly much to ponder in this incredible miracle. One
specific thing to consider, as we begin reading the first of these
signs, is that Jesus uses His miracles to prepare His disciples for
the “hour” of grace and glory that is to come. And though the hour
of Jesus has already taken place in time, it’s important to
understand that each one of us needs to go through the process of
preparing for that hour in our own lives. We must let Christ
continuously prepare us for the hour of glory by which we receive
Him and all the grace He won for us on the Cross. This preparation
will take place in our lives, just as it was presented in John’s
Gospel. Jesus’ seven signs, His miraculous actions, were performed
to prepare His disciples to receive all that He bestowed on the
Cross. We must not only prayerfully reflect upon these signs as
recorded by John throughout the year, we must also look for the
many personal signs that our Lord gives to each one of us.
Just as the participants at the Wedding of Cana were left in
amazement at the miracle of Jesus, so we must allow ourselves to
become continuously amazed at His action in our lives. The seven
signs that are recorded in Scripture, as well as the effect of our
spiritual pondering of them, must become beacons of light that
prepare us to come to know our Lord more fully and to receive the
grace won by His Cross of glory. Reflect, today, upon this, the
first of Jesus’ signs. Try to meditate upon this story as a way of
preparing yourself to receive His grace more fully in your life.
Think of the superabundance of the miracle and ponder the fact that
it points to the superabundance of grace God wants to give
you.
Reflect, also, upon the fact that it took place by the intercession
of Jesus’ dear mother. She also will anticipate your needs and pray
for you with her motherly heart. Ponder the beautiful meaning and
symbolism in this passage so that you will more fully share in
God’s abundant glory.
My glorious Lord, Your entire earthly life was a preparation for
the hour in which You gave Your life as a sacrifice on the Cross
for the remission of sins. Please continuously prepare me to
receive You more fully and to open my heart to You and all that You
have bestowed upon me through Your perfect sacrifice of love.
Jesus, I trust in You.
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