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The Second Sunday after the Epiphany
Today’s Reading: John 2:1-11
Daily Lectionary: Ezekiel 44:1-16, 23-29; Romans 9:1-18
This, the first of his signs, Jesus did at Cana in Galilee, and manifested his glory. And his disciples believed in him. (John 2:11)
In the Name + of Jesus. Amen. Jesus fills the jars with more wine for people who’ve already had too much. I think that’s done on purpose. Jesus turns water into wine for anyone who ever left church, ate lunch, and then realized they felt exactly the same as they did earlier that morning, with all the same problems and vices.
This is called a great sign. It manifests God’s glory. It’s not just the beer run from on high. it’s that He threw good after bad. He sent good wine to drunk folks. Our God sends good gifts to sinners. You might not care enough, improve enough, or learn enough. That won’t stop God. He gives more gifts to you, more mercy, more forgiveness. Not because it impresses everyone, because the sign was done in secret. And not because the people earn it by making responsible choices.
Jesus does this great sign because it’s the third day. That’s the day of celebration. The day Christ rose from the dead after paying the price we couldn’t and wouldn’t. And Jesus gives gifts in church for the same reasons: It’s a celebration. He sends good gifts after sinners, regardless of what we’ve done, and however empty we feel. Whether you feel it or not, notice it or not, appreciate it or not, there is good wine here. It is the Blood of Christ for you. In the Name + of Jesus. Amen.
–Rev. Harrison Goodman
Almighty and everlasting God, who governs all things in heaven and on earth, mercifully hear the prayers of Your people and grant us Your peace through all our days; through Jesus Christ, Your Son, our Lord, who lives and reigns with You and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. Amen. (Collect for the Second Sunday after the Epiphany)
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By Higher Things®Today’s Reading: John 2:1-11
Daily Lectionary: Ezekiel 44:1-16, 23-29; Romans 9:1-18
This, the first of his signs, Jesus did at Cana in Galilee, and manifested his glory. And his disciples believed in him. (John 2:11)
In the Name + of Jesus. Amen. Jesus fills the jars with more wine for people who’ve already had too much. I think that’s done on purpose. Jesus turns water into wine for anyone who ever left church, ate lunch, and then realized they felt exactly the same as they did earlier that morning, with all the same problems and vices.
This is called a great sign. It manifests God’s glory. It’s not just the beer run from on high. it’s that He threw good after bad. He sent good wine to drunk folks. Our God sends good gifts to sinners. You might not care enough, improve enough, or learn enough. That won’t stop God. He gives more gifts to you, more mercy, more forgiveness. Not because it impresses everyone, because the sign was done in secret. And not because the people earn it by making responsible choices.
Jesus does this great sign because it’s the third day. That’s the day of celebration. The day Christ rose from the dead after paying the price we couldn’t and wouldn’t. And Jesus gives gifts in church for the same reasons: It’s a celebration. He sends good gifts after sinners, regardless of what we’ve done, and however empty we feel. Whether you feel it or not, notice it or not, appreciate it or not, there is good wine here. It is the Blood of Christ for you. In the Name + of Jesus. Amen.
–Rev. Harrison Goodman
Almighty and everlasting God, who governs all things in heaven and on earth, mercifully hear the prayers of Your people and grant us Your peace through all our days; through Jesus Christ, Your Son, our Lord, who lives and reigns with You and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. Amen. (Collect for the Second Sunday after the Epiphany)