By Ron Thomas As one enters a
marriage, both parties begin a new life. In John 2, the marriage in Cana was
exactly that, a new life for the male and female becoming a husband and wife,
family, a home. A problem arose, however, that generated in Mary quickly
turning and looking to her Son for relief. It was customary for the wedding
host to provide for their guests. If there was a failing in this area, not only
was there a social embarrassment, but, according to some, legal action could
have been taken. Imagine Mary’s concern over this. Turning to her Son, she
enlists His help. Jesus’ initial
response was not a reluctance or denial on His part, but a teaching point to
His mother. Perhaps, at His age of 30, He wanted her to understand that He now
must focus on His mission of teaching; He will help but let her be reminded
about that which she already knew. He shall be great, and shall be called the
Son of the Most High: and the Lord God shall give unto him the throne of his
father David: and he shall reign over the house of Jacob for ever; and of his
kingdom there shall be no end (Luke 1:32-33, ASV). With Jesus’
turning water into wine, He turned a festive marriage occasion from a sorrowful
beginning to a fresh start. There is a great lesson in this: When people marry,
as a family unit, they start anew. The grow together in maturity and in the
size of the family. As they do this, they should also give attention to their
destiny. Where is the family going, and how will it get there? Those who turn
from the Lord think they know where they are going. When they arrive, they
quickly realize what they thought was not their desire. On the other hand,
those who start with Jesus, know where they are going, how to get there, and
are sure of their desired destination. Their marriage and family is long
lasting. When the years come and go, when the body with its tight skin and no
blemishes begins to be less tight and with a few more scars, even beyond the
grey hairs, wrinkly skin, and bent-over postures with time, those who started
with Jesus always have a fresh and new start. |
-- Ron Thomas, beginning in January 2023, Ron
will be preaching for the Church of Christ at Rio Grande in Bidwell, OH. He may
be contacted at etsop95@gmail.com |
Sunday, December 25, 2022
A New Start
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