John 2:8 Commentary - Dr Peter Masters | Metropolitan Tabernacle

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John 2:8

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We imagine them dipping vessels into the larger vessels and drawing them out for serving. What happened? We cannot tell when that water was turned into wine. Did it turn into wine in the great waterpots? Or did it turn into wine as they drew it out? Or as they bore it to the governor of the feast, ready to be served? Or as they poured it? There is not a word of that. This miracle was carried out so inconspicuously, so discretely, so quietly and modestly. It was carried out not by a word – Christ said nothing – not by a motion of the hand, but by the secret, silent, invincible exercise of his sovereign will, and at some point, wine was created where there had been water: an impossible change that would be such an authentication to him, and such a blessing to the marriage, to the family, to the villagers, and all who were there.

Application

We learn the necessity of obedience. If they had not obeyed then they would have had no outcome, no blessing, no provision, and no wonder. They needed to obey. There is a parallel in salvation. It is obvious to us. Repent and believe, yield to Christ, bow the knee to him. But surely there is some other way of salvation? Am I not supposed to contribute something? Am I not supposed to think of my good works? Will they not count towards it? No, just obey him, repent of your sin, trust in him alone and what he has done on Calvary’s cross to bear away the punishment due to you for your sin. Give your life to him, be ready to obey him as he gives you strength and changes your life. He is going to tell you to leave the world alone and all its delights. He is going to tell you to live for him. Be ready to obey him, whatever the word says.

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John 2:8 Commentary and Bible Study