On the third day a wedding took place at Cana in Galilee. Jesus’ mother was there, and Jesus and his disciples had also been invited to the wedding. When the wine was gone, Jesus’ mother said to him, “They have no more wine.”

John 2 : 1 - 3

Readings this week :  Genesis 14 : 17 - 20; Revelation 19 : 6 - 10; John 2 : 1 - 11

Thought for this week

In our Gospel reading we have such an encouraging image of Jesus sat amongst many others as a guest at a wedding. This is Jesus, God Himself, sat amongst the likes of us (I’m sure we’ve all been to a wedding!), about to respond to a situation. Revealing that He is God amongst us, and sharing His love and compassion.

With so many hard situations in the news at the moment, Jesus reveals that He is the one who can bring hope where there seems none, and meets our human everyday lives with compassion, understanding and the power to transform and heal.

Epiphany is the time where we reflect on Jesus’ revelation of who He is. We might consider Jesus at the wedding to reflect on how Jesus understands our daily lives. The things that worry us. Things that cause us to panic. The situations where we can see no answers. The times when we feel no one understands or knows how we’re feeling.

Jesus reveals He does know and understands. And more, he meets with us with His love, His power to transform, His hope. This is Jesus, our Lord. Our Saviour. Our Friend.

Rev Paul

Prayers for this week

Almighty God, whose Son revealed in signs and miracles the wonder of your saving presence:

renew your people with your heavenly grace,

and in all our weakness sustain us by your mighty power;

through Jesus Christ your Son our Lord, who is alive and reigns with you,

in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen

God of all mercy,

your Son proclaimed good news to the poor,

release to the captives, and freedom to the oppressed:

anoint us with your Holy Spirit and set all your people free

to praise you in Christ our Lord. Amen

People to pray for :

For all those affected by the tragic situation in Costessey this week

For our Government at this time

For the Middle East and the surrounding areas, for peace