#64: Is Jesus in the Wedding?

The sermon "Is Jesus in the Wedding?" explores the significance of inviting Jesus into our marriages and lives, using the story of the wedding at Cana (John 2:1-11) where Jesus performed His first miracle by turning water into wine. The sermon emphasizes the importance of having Jesus as an integral part of our relationships and daily challenges.

At the wedding, when the wine ran out, the hosts faced a significant problem early in their marriage. Instead of initially seeking Jesus, they approached Mary, symbolizing how people often look elsewhere for solutions rather than turning to Christ. This act serves as a reminder to ensure Jesus is central in our lives and to seek Him in times of need.

The transformation of water into wine by Jesus is symbolic. It wasn't fermented wine, as excessive consumption would lead to drunkenness, which Jesus warned against (Luke 21:34). The miracle demonstrates Jesus' power to transform and provide abundantly when He is called upon. Mary’s direction to the servants to follow Jesus’ instructions (“Whatsoever he saith unto you, do it”) underscores the importance of obedience to Christ’s commands, no matter how unconventional they might seem.

The sermon further draws a parallel to the story of King Asa (2 Chronicles 16:12), who sought help from physicians rather than God, illustrating the folly of relying on human solutions over divine intervention. This narrative highlights the necessity of directing our children and ourselves to rely on Jesus as the ultimate problem-solver and guide.

The act of filling the waterpots with water, which Jesus then turned into wine, is likened to the process of baptism and spiritual rebirth (John 3:5-8). It signifies that Jesus has the power to bring new life and transformation, symbolized by the wine representing His blood and the Holy Spirit. The wedding at Cana is thus a metaphor for the new beginning in a believer’s life, the union between Christ and the Church, and the essential elements of salvation — repentance, baptism in Jesus name and the indwelling of the Holy Spirit(Acts 2:38). The sermon concludes by reinforcing that where Jesus is present, everything needed for salvation is provided.