John 2:1-10 ERV; Two days later there was a wedding in the town of Cana in Galilee, and Jesus’ mother was there.  Jesus and his followers were also invited.  At the wedding there was not enough wine, so Jesus’ mother said to him, “They have no more wine.” Jesus answered, “Dear woman, why are you telling me this? It is not yet time for me to begin my work.”  His mother said to the servants, “Do what he tells you.”  There were six large stone waterpots there that were used by the Jews in their washing ceremonies. Each one held about 20 or 30 gallons.  Jesus said to the servants, “Fill the waterpots with water.” So they filled them to the top.  Then he said to them, “Now dip out some water and take it to the man in charge of the feast.” So they did what he said. Then the man in charge tasted it, but the water had become wine. He did not know where the wine had come from, but the servants who brought the water knew. He called the bridegroom  and said to him, “People always serve the best wine first. Later, when the guests are drunk, they serve the cheaper wine. But you have saved the best wine until now.”

As I read this beautiful first public miracle that Jesus did, the very last statement struck my heart; “But you have saved the best wine until now.” Joel 2:28-29 came to my mind; “Then, after doing all those things, I will pour out my Spirit upon all people. Your sons and daughters will prophesy.
Your old men will dream dreams, and your young men will see visions.  In those days I will pour out my Spirit even on servants—men and women alike.” If you continue reading in Joel, you’ll see that God is talking about the last days. Why is it that God saves the best for last? And why servants, men and women alike?

Don’t you think it odd that God choses the foolish things of this earth to confound the wise? Don’t you think it odd that God doesn’t use wise men, men of renown? Capable, trained warriors to win battles? The wealthy to win the nations? Why does God do things like that? So He will receive the glory. God will always use humble, servant-hearted men and women to usher in His last great move on the earth. Jesus made himself a servant though He was the son of God. He harnessed his power until the appointed time. He didn’t come to make a name for himself, but to make known the love of His Father. 

Father, as we drink of your wine and eat of your bread, may we not do it to make a name for ourselves but to show everyone the way to your love. You alone are worthy of the glory. May we not drunk, but filled with your Spirit so that you may lead us into all truth. We will not hoard this gift, but as we’ve freely received, so will we freely give. In these last days, may we be recipients of what you are doing in the earth, for your honor and glory. Amen