The first recorded miracle of Jesus was turning water into wine at the wedding of Cana. Much has been said concerning the wine representing the Sons of GOD. It has been mathematically shown that Jesus converted 153 gallons- the numeric value of the Sons of GOD. Wine is the result of the fall harvest feast of Tabernacles. Let’s consider one other aspect of the story- the inspection in John Chapter 2:
5 His mother said to the servants, “Whatever He says to you, do it.”
I like to tell my friends who grew up in the Catholic faith that by this particular Scripture, Mary said to focus on Jesus, not her.
6 Now there were set there six waterpots of stone, according to the manner of purification of the Jews, containing twenty or thirty gallons apiece.
For those who focus on numbers: 6 is the number of man, 20=Redemption, 30=Divine Nature. Man progresses through redemption to Divine Nature.
7 Jesus said to them, “Fill the waterpots with water.” And they filled them up to the brim.
Water is used to prepare the bride of Christ by sanctifying and cleansing her with the washing of water by the word (Ephesians 5:26). Being filled to the “brim” indicates a full maturity in the Word.
8 And He said to them, “Draw some out now, and take it to the master of the feast.” And they took it.
Before the wine is to be distributed for all to receive from this miracle, Jesus commanded them to bring the firstfruit for inspection by the Master of the feast, Our Heavenly Father. Are you ready for inspection? Do you have a track record of consistency in your purpose or calling? Let me encourage to prepare for each day by giving Our Heavenly Father your firstfruit of the day. Give HIM an opportunity to direct your steps. Find out what is on HIS Mind. The world will generate plenty of noise and distraction once it is given the opportunity.
Your purpose is like a magnet. You are drawn to those things that support the maturity of your purpose, unless of course you have chosen lawlessness as a distraction. As you walk in Love and forgiveness, you remove the roadblocks to the resources you need in order to fulfill your purpose. You are reading this blog as part of that preparation, as subtle as it may be. Your purpose is located within you, not withheld or inaccessible until some future time or event. You are to develop and mature in your purpose every single day. Some days may be filled with walking out a mandate from Heaven without any fresh instructions. The task at hand must be fulfilled before you are given another one to complete. On those days, simply know that Our Heavenly Father is directing your path according to HIS timing. Each completed task will be inspected. Its quality will be reviewed. Your motive and intent will be considered as well. Do everything unto THE LORD. Embrace an apparent menial task with joy. Take the opportunity to look around you and marvel at HIS creation. Do each task with gratitude. Quit complaining. Pay attention to detail… HE does, thankfully.
9 When the master of the feast had tasted the water that was made wine, and did not know where it came from (but the servants who had drawn the water knew), the master of the feast called the bridegroom.
10 And he said to him, “Every man at the beginning sets out the good wine, and when the guests have well drunk, then the inferior. You have kept the good wine until now!”
This verse parallels the three types of Wills: good, acceptable, and perfect Will of GOD. The Master suggests that you provide the “good” wine first. Once the guests have had their senses dulled, you give them the acceptable, but inferior wine. At the end of the feast, they are being given the best or perfect wine. Passover, Pentecost, and Tabernacles reflect those three types of wine.
11 This beginning of signs Jesus did in Cana of Galilee, and manifested His glory; and His disciples believed in Him.
John, the Beloved disciple, provides us with an inspection that was conducted at the beginning of the manifestation of HIS glory. The first miracle of Jesus was inspected. Before the crucifixion, Jesus was inspected as the Lamb of GOD. After His death on the Cross, He presented Himself for inspection in Heaven before He spoke to the disciples saying, “All authority has been given to Me in heaven and on earth.” Each of us needs to continue preparing for our “inspection”.
By the way, “Cana” is a place of “reeds”. A reed is used to measure things. Are you measuring up to your purpose, whatever it may be?