This week’s devotions are about the wedding feast at Cana in Galilee. Today’s devotion focuses

on John 2:4-5.

When we try something for the first time, it is scary, uncomfortable, and maybe exciting all at the

same time. Maybe it’s a new restaurant or a trip to a new place. It may even be a new

experience we have wanted to try that pushes us out of our comfort zone. But just because we

want to try it doesn’t make it easier when the roller coaster is going up the hill or when it’s time

to jump out of the plane and pull the ripcord.

Jesus was fully human. It is weird to think of Him as having these emotions. Many of us think

He’s supposed to have no fear and be calmly prepared for every moment -- ready to jump in

and help in any situation. But we see in this story that’s not always the case.

Jesus is attending the wedding in Cana when His mother Mary sees the need for more wine and

informs Him about that need – knowing He is fully capable of doing something about it. Still, we

find Jesus hesitating. “What has this concern of yours to do with me, woman?” Jesus

asked. “My hour has not yet come.” (John 2:4)

For some reason, Jesus doesn’t immediately respond to Mary’s implied request. So, she does

what any good mom does and nudges her Son – not by telling Him what to do, but by telling the

servants at the wedding to pay attention to what Her Son tells them to do! “Do whatever he

tells you,” His mother told the servants. (John 2:5)

Mary took the initiative and told the servants He would be helping. God may have given her the

sense that His hour had indeed come. So, just like eagles and other birds make their nests

uncomfortable so the baby birds “choose” to leave, Mary gave her Son a “nudge” in the right

direction.

Jesus was going to have an amazing earthly ministry, and He knew it. We don’t know why He

hesitated here. But after His mother’s prompting, He went into action and performed His first

miracle.



We all need a nudge in the right direction from time to time. Who has given you a nudge in the

past? Who do you need to nudge today?

By Jason Grace

Jason is a software engineering manager. He and his wife, Karen, have two children and have

been active members at Immanuel for over 22 years. His service includes roles in the deacon

ministry, children's ministry, technical team, financial coaching, and leading Bible studies.