We are called to faith by Jesus - to take him at his word and rest in him answering our prayers. Jesus wants the world to see the real heart of the problem and how big his healing work is. It will be the healing of the entire universe. Through his life, death and resurrection he deals with the sin problem and will bring an end to death, disease and decay. He is the heavenly doctor!

"Come see a man" says the woman. When had she last said that! Yet hear she is 'boasting' about Jesus! What a husband he is! We can be vulnerable with him. He knows us and loves us. He offers us life and he has secured it by finishing the work of dying for us!

Jesus crosses all barriers to rescue and save as the heavenly bridegroom. He talks with this Samaritan woman - the just didn't do that - but he does! He knows her and yet isn't moving away from her. Because he has come to seek and to save the lost.

Jesus is the heavenly bridegroom. Do we want his name to become greater and ours less? Or are we wanting to make a name for ourselves? May we have the attitude of the John. Jesus gives life and he brings unity as a Spirit-drenched high priest.

Jesus gives new life - we need new hearts. We need more than a makeover! It has never been any different and Nicodemus should have understood that from the Bible. When God gives new life, it always shows. We look to Jesus who was lifted up to die for us and become more like him.

Jesus cares so much about his Father's name being dishonoured. May we make sure that whatever we do in the name of Jesus always shows off our Father in the right way. Jesus gives the ultimate sign of his resurrection, but sadly when he does rise most of the Jews don't believe. In fact, the leaders try to cover it up!

Jesus turns the water into wine at the wedding because he doesn't want the host to be embarrassed. He cares. Jesus turns the water into wine to teach us it is his world - he created it. Jesus turns the water into wine to show us that he is the Bridegroom who will shed his blood to wash clean his bride, his church.

Philip follows Jesus and then invites Nathanael to come and see. May we be able to invite people to come and see Jesus. Nathanael understands who Jesus is as he hears words from Moses. Jesus is the LORD who goes up the hill of the LORD to bring back together heaven and earth. He will live with his people forever.

John the Baptist learns from Moses too in understanding what Jesus has come to do. He is the Lamb that the LORD has provided as a sacrifice for our sin. He urges us to get hold of who Jesus is and believe. As soon as Andrew hears, he tells his brother Peter. May we have the same enthusiasm to tell people about Jesus!

The Word became flesh - the 'in-meating' of God! The life to come is physical. The physical world is good. Being spiritual means doing physical things. We don't see God through anyone else other than Jesus who is the Word made flesh.