It looked like disaster. The feast had just begun when the wine began to disappear. Jesus’ mother noticed my distress and pulled me aside and I explained the situation. She motioned to Jesus and He came and joined in the discussion.
After a few moments, He instructed me to fill the jars of purification with water. I did not question His instructions because I was desperate and wanted to keep my job. He then told me to take some of the water to my boss. I simply stood there for a moment with my mouth open. I thought He was going to help me in some way but now I realized He was sending me to the unemployment line. I dipped a pitcher in the water but I never took my eyes off of Him. I couldn’t believe what He was asking me to do.
Another servant and I walked slowly toward the head-waiter. As I handed him the pitcher I began to ponder where I might be working next. I felt myself becoming angry with Jesus and set my mind to tell Him what I thought of Him when I had the chance. The head-waiter tasted the wine, smacking his lips, and then walked toward the bridegroom. I looked down into the pitcher for the first time. It was filled with fragrant wine. I turned to look at Jesus but He was speaking with His friends. I looked at His mother and she
smiled and then quickly turned away.
Meditation take from: Rosary Meditations for Real Life – The Luminous Mysteries as seen by Various People. Downloadable PDF available here. Book available here.
Note: Sometimes, when we ask the Lord for help, He asks us to do things that we may not understand; thing that will take us to the edge, out of our comfort zone. When we are faithful and trust in Him, miracles take place.
James M. Hahn, Author 