""What lovely wine!"
says the steward,
"most people
give the good wine first
and then give out
lesser quality wine
when everyone has
had enough.
You've saved the best wine
for later."
Why does Jesus
go to the effort
of making a better wine
when most of the guests
have drunk enough?
In fact,
why perform the miracle at all
if everyone has had enough
or has had too much
that they are dancing
to the Birdie Song.
Surely,
His miracle
isn't going to be
appreciated?
[PAUSE]
Our Lord produces good wine.
We don't know the vintage.
We don't know
which side of the vineyard
it comes from.
We don't know
whether it has a nutty bouquet
or a smoky aftertaste.
If Our Lord
Is trying to influence
a wine connoisseur,
we would know.
It's not the type of wine
that matters.
All we know
is that it is good wine.
Wine that will
cause those
who have had enough
to be pleasantly surprised.
Wine that
gladdens the heart of men.
We know that
Our Lord does not perform miracles
for Himself.
Miracles are not for
showing off
or trying to convince
the World of His identity
through acts of power.
Our Lord performs miracles privately
and out of compassion
for the circumstances of others
and to show people
the goodness of His Kingdom.
He wants people
to rejoice at the wedding.
He wants to show
God's approval for the marriage
by giving good things
that will enhance the wedding
and not be an ego-trip for Himself.
All the guests know
is that there is good wine
and the happiness grows,
and the Bride and Groom
rejoice in a successful wedding
with a divine blessing
upon their union
secretly bestowed.
[PAUSE]
Ultimately
we see God giving His children
good things to enjoy.
There is nothing wrong
with rejoicing
as long as we make it possible
for everyone to share our joy.
God wants our happiness
and this is central
to what it means
to love someone.
We respond to God
by being grateful
and by seeking
the happiness of others.
Love always multiplies
and never divides.
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