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Jesus did this, the first of his signs, in Cana of Galilee Jesus did this, the first of his signs, in Cana of Galilee. He revealed his glory, and his disciples believed in him. John 2:11 CSB

When the wine ran out, Jesus’s mother told him, “They don’t have any wine.” John 2:3 CSB

“What does that have to do with you and me, woman. ” Jesus asked “What does that have to do with you and me, woman?” Jesus asked. “My hour has not yet come.” John 2:4 CSB

“Do whatever he tells you,” his mother told the servants. John 2:5 CSB

Now six stone water jars had been set there for Jewish purification Now six stone water jars had been set there for Jewish purification. Each contained twenty or thirty gallons. “Fill the jars with water,” Jesus told them. So they filled them to the brim. Then he said to them, “Now draw some out and take it to the headwaiter.” And they did… John 2:6-10 CSB

…When the headwaiter tasted the water (after it had become wine), he did not know where it came from—though the servants who had drawn the water knew. He called the groom and told him, “Everyone sets out the fine wine first, then, after people are drunk, the inferior. But you have kept the fine wine until now.” John 2:6-10 CSB

Jesus’ conversion of such a large quantity and quality of wine indicated that the long-awaited kingdom of God had arrived.

Children of Zion, rejoice and be glad in the Lord your God, because he gives you the autumn rain for your vindication. He sends showers for you, both autumn and spring rain as before. The threshing floors will be full of grain, and the vats will overflow with new wine and fresh oil. John 2:23-24 CSB

1. Don’t wait until you are on empty to seek God’s blessings.

When the wine ran out, Jesus’s mother told him, “They don’t have any wine.” John 2:3 CSB

2. God will bless you when the time is perfect.

“What does that have to do with you and me, woman. ” Jesus asked “What does that have to do with you and me, woman?” Jesus asked. “My hour has not yet come.” John 2:4 CSB

3. God’s blessings should overwhelm you.

Now six stone water jars had been set there for Jewish purification Now six stone water jars had been set there for Jewish purification. Each contained twenty or thirty gallons. John 2:6 CSB

4. You must let go of the past if you want to receive God’s extravagant blessings.

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