Today I read John 2, where Jesus turned water into wine and cleansed the temple of money changers. Today I considered that from the beginning Jesus’ mother believed in him even before Jesus’ disciples and others.

Jesus Turned Water Into Wine

At the request of his mother, Jesus turned water into the best tasting wine at the wedding (John 2:1-12). Jesus’ mother Mary was at a wedding and called Jesus and his disciples to attend. They ran out of wine. Mary told Jesus they ran out of wine and told the servants to do whatever Jesus told them to do. Jesus said his time was not yet but had them fill six waterpots used for purification with water. This water was served and tasted better than the wine out at the beginning of the wedding. The disciples then believed in Jesus.

Jesus’ Passion for God’s Temple

Jesus and the disciples went to Passover in the temple in Jerusalem and Jesus showed his passion for God (John 2:13-25). Jesus saw people selling goods in the temple, turned over the tables and threw them out. God’s house is not to be a house of merchandise. Jesus alluded to his death as the temple being destroyed and rebuilt or resurrection three days later knowing something men did not know.

Questions and Thoughts for Today

Not all mothers are the same. Some have more faith in their children than others. Mary believed in her son Jesus’ ability to do miracles before Jesus was showing the world what he could do. She asked him to fix the situation with the wine at the wedding and believed Jesus would do it. Jesus did and his disciples also believed in him. Mothers can push their children to show their talents and lead others to believe in their children.

What has your mother done to push you toward greatness? What have you done to push your child or another person’s child toward greatness?