John 2: The Wedding

Dear TVCC Students,
This week we went through the wedding of Cana. It is always refreshing to study this first miracle of our Savior. Here is a recap:

John 2: 1-12: The Wedding at Cana

~John 2:1
-John refers to Mary as "The Mother of Jesus" throughout the book of John. Her identity is found completely in her relationship to Jesus. Our identity should also be found completely in our relationship to Jesus knowing that in Him we have our true identity.

Q: What do you find your identity in? Are you constantly seeking to make a name for yourself or are you fully content in who you are in the Lord? Is it enough for you to be validated by the Lord or are you seeking the approval of man?

~John 2:3
-In Mary's conversation with Jesus it is implied that she expected Jesus to perform a miracle for her. Jesus let Mary know quickly that He was God (and in control) and not here just for immediate needs. His plans are higher than ours and while we should let our requests be made known to Him, we must come with humility and accept His timing and plans.

Q: What are some areas in your life that you have trouble trusting the Lord with. Maybe you want Him to answer now and need patience and grace to trust His will and timing? Remember Isaiah 55:8 that His ways are higher than ours.

~John 2:5
-Mary humbled herself at Jesus' response and submitted herself to whatever He would decide believing that He knew best. Jesus' response to a humble and submitted woman was to take care of her needs. Sometimes the BEST thing for us is for Jesus NOT to give us what we want until we are fully submitted to Him and come to Him with a humble heart.

Q: Are there any areas of your life where you are not fully submitted to the Lord? Have there been things in your life where you know God has said no at first so that He can bring you back to a place of surrender to Him?

We pray that this week you will be brought back to a place of surrender with the Lord knowing that His timing is best and His plans really are for His glory and our good. Let your requests be made known to Him but trust in His Fatherly love for you. We love you all very much!

With hope,
~Sonny and Casi