The Gospel of John 2:1-2 When God Says...I Say, AMEN!

When God Says …

“And the third day there was a marriage in Cana of Galilee; and the mother of Jesus was there: and both Jesus was called, and his disciples, to the marriage.” (John 2:1-2 KJV)

These passages reveal three important and meaningful clues pointing to consequential events in our relationship with God by grace through faith in Christ Jesus. With Mary's presence, this indicates that the affair is celebrated by people her family knew of. Both the Lord and His disciples are also invited.

These texts point to: Firstly, 'the third day' which in the literal sense, could be the third day after the Lord meet Nathanael or the three days of travel to Cana, the home town of Nathanael. But, as the Lord's holy and written Words always point to something of importance, this could be the first cast and shadow mentioned by the Gospel of John of the Lord's resurrection from the dead three days from His burial. Hence, the symbolism of celebration and rejoicing allude to His rising from death on the third day.

Secondly, marriage is a profound mystery that reflects Christ's love for the church demonstrated in the union of a man and a woman. So, Apostle Paul exhorts: ““For this reason a man will leave his father and mother and be united to his wife, and the two will become one flesh.” This is a profound mystery—but I am talking about Christ and the church." (Ephesians 5:31-32 NIV). It depicts the union of Christ (the bridegroom) and the church (His bride), in the eternal union between Christ and His people (Revelation 19:7-9).

Thirdly, wedding is the joyful celebration in the union of true love. That is Love, who is God (1 John 4:16), binding both man and woman into one. That's the reality and truth that occurs in a wedding rite when both parties take their vows, in the presence of God, their devotion for each other 'til death do they part. This hallowed bond transcends to our spiritual relationship with Christ Jesus, which is manifested in our dressed rehearsal of love for each other bound by Christ in oneness. In so doing, we are made ready as the bride of the Lamb, as it is prophesied, “Let us rejoice and exult and give him the glory, for the marriage of the Lamb has come, and his Bride has made herself ready;” (Revelation 19:7 ESV)

And I say, AMEN!

Daily reflections by:
F. A. Frias
PFC Ministries

(When God says... I say, AMEN! is a provocative reflection of the Lord's holy Word. It intends to challenge every seeker of truth to dig deep into the core of the Word of Life to point every being to Christ Jesus - the author and finisher of our faith, and to draw revelations for change, for nourishment and for strength of every soul.)

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