In a recent small group, we reflected on the passage from John 2:1-10, known as the Wedding in Cana. Jesus and his disciples were invited, but Jesus had not yet gone public with his ministry. He has his group of people who learned from him (disciples), but few knew who he was. His mother needed his help to help the groom save face and not be humiliated by being unable to provide for his guests.

Mary, in asking Jesus, was faithful with what she knew: Jesus could fix the lack of wine; Jesus was faithful to his calling: he turned water into wine. The servants were faithful to their tasks: filling the six stone jars with 20-30 gallons of water to the brim, and then taking some to the Master of Ceremonies. The person least informed was the Master of Ceremonies. He was not able to fulfill his role.

Why do you think he failed? What was his paradigm? What tasks has Jesus asked you to be faithful to? I pray that you may be able to experience the joy of being faithful. Unlike the servants who saw the miracle happen in front of their eyes and didn’t say anything, may you rejoice in the fruit of your faithfulness, knowing that God blesses all his children. This Christmas season, in the midst of an earth full of war and rumors of war, may you rejoice in the one who has come, dwelt amongst us, and invites us on a journey with him. May the miracles in your life fill your heart with worship, and may you grow in love for God.

Dr. Nita Kotiuga

Spiritual Director