Full Jars

On the third day there was a wedding in Cana of Galilee, and the mother of Jesus was there. Jesus and his disciples had also been invited to the wedding. When the wine gave out, the mother of Jesus said to him, “They have no wine.” And Jesus said to her, “Woman, what concern is that to you and to me? My hour has not yet come.” His mother said to the servants, “Do whatever he tells you.” Now standing there were six stone water jars for the Jewish rites of purification, each holding twenty or thirty gallons. Jesus said to them, “Fill the jars with water.” And they filled them up to the brim. He said to them, “Now draw some out, and take it to the chief steward.” So they took it. When the steward tasted the water that had become wine, and did not know where it came from (though the servants who had drawn the water knew), the steward called the bridegroom and said to him, “Everyone serves the good wine first, and then the inferior wine after the guests have become drunk. But you have kept the good wine until now.” Jesus did this, the first of his signs, in Cana of Galilee, and revealed his glory; and his disciples believed in him. After this he went down to Capernaum with his mother, his brothers, and his disciples; and they remained there a few days. John 2:1-12

In the past few days, I have felt as if my supply, my energy is dwindling, not getting better. Even though I know it is all part of the healing process, it still is frustrating and embarrassing. Any time things are what they "should be", we humans get anxious and frustrated. We don't know who the bride and groom were at the wedding in our Gospel but running out of wine made Mary upset. She might have been particularly embarrassed if it was a family member. She knew her son's capacity despite his reluctance. "Oh, Mom, please", he must have said as he rolled his eyes. We know this as his first miracle, and we see his reluctant humanity. May we also know that we can take all of our hurts, embarrassments and lack to Jesus.

Wondrous Creator, source of all miracles

we do not look for miracles in our times

we think we are beyond need of you

yet we often find ourselves in great need.

This is the season of turning to you

even when, again and again we turn away

let us come back around to seeking you

let us asks for the miracles we need.

Help us to acknowledge our lacking

give us the strength to know our weakness

let us embrace our fragile humanity

so we can share your love with other humans. Amen