The full jars that tell their own story

 
It was Andrew Moffatt who shared about the significance of the 6 stone jars filled with the glorious new wine: 

"The jars of choice wine became a picture of God’s abundant grace, illustrating that Jesus did not come just to meet our spiritual needs. He came that we might flourish in every way. He came to offer hope and joy, for this life and the next.”

When we invite God's spirit to reside in us, Jesus doesn't just offer us half-measures. God gives us way more than we ever dreamed of or even deserve. May these stone jars (of John 2) be a reminder to us of God's abundant grace. 

These vessels of stone are not filled to the brim, in order to present some kind of party-trick; they are filled so that we would always remember that, when we are empty or vulnerable, God has the power to make us flourish again. 

Ephesians 3:20 – ^“Now to him who is able to do immeasurably more than all we ask or imagine, according to his power that is at work within us.”

Living in Grace

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We believe! - A reflection on Jesus' miracle in Cana

After spending the last few days reflecting on Jesus' first miracle in Cana - the turning of the water to wine, I decided to try and sum up my response in a piece of prose. I hope that it makes sense. If not, then you are welcome to read the passage again (John 2:1-11) or to watch the sermon on this platform.

If you a moment, please let me know what you think. Thank you. 

Living in Grace

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Dear Jesus, loyal friend and miracle worker,
Giver of signs and undeserved grace.

We invite you into the feast of our lives,
But we confess we have little to offer you.
The wine has run out and the vessels are empty.
We have searched and searched for more, but to no avail.
We plead with you to send your Spirit to rescue us.
We believe that your wisdom will meet the needs of our desperate plight.
Rescue us from the great shame of our embarrassing mistakes.
And return to us the abundant joy of your deep grace.
Fill again the cavernous vacuum of our hearts,
So that your gift of love runs over the edges of our lives.
And after all this has been accomplished, 

we know that some may sadly continue to revel in their ignorance,
But we will boldly proclaim: “Thank you Jesus. We believe!”