This miraculous sign at Cana in Galilee was the first time Jesus revealed his glory. And his disciples believed in him.  John 2 : 11

Readings this week Isaiah 62 : 1 - 5, 1 Corinthians 12 : 1 - 11, John 2 : 1 - 11

Thought for this week

We are easily unsettled by change. If a bus stop is moved, or a favourite programme changes time, or the supermarkets move their groceries about, we can be thrown. Some may even have a sense of outrage.

At the wedding of Cana everything changed. Maybe Jesus had an idea about His first miracle, but here He was confronted by a situation of human need, and He responded. This was to be the pattern of His whole ministry, having to change course, yet always showing His love and compassion.

Jesus’ relationship with His disciples, and with Mary, changed. He had revealed His power within a deeply human situation, and ‘they believed in Him’.

Jesus also used the jars of water for purification rites. This was a deep change in terms of ritual and the new life Jesus is bringing.

Yet the deepest change is within us. In our attitudes and priorities. The work of the Holy Spirit that brings the fruit of the Spirit, so we become more loving, more joyful, more peaceful, (the list goes on!) Believing in Jesus brings change in our lives. When we are open to that change, the Kingdom is unstoppable. 

Rev Paul

Prayer for this week

Almighty God, in Christ you make all things new: transform the poverty of our nature by the riches of your grace, and in the renewal of our lives make known your heavenly glory; 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

Eternal Lord, our beginning and our end: bring us with the whole creation to your glory, hidden through past ages and made known in Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen

People to pray for

For peace today in Gaza and Israel

For Christian Unity across the world

For those preparing to be married

For young people facing uncertainty