The number one excuse I hear from youth workers is: “My program would be so much better if I just had more resources!” – The truth is, God has already blessed you with what you need!
On the third day there was a wedding in Cana in Galilee, and the mother of Jesus was there. Jesus and his disciples were also invited to the wedding.
When the wine ran short, the mother of Jesus said to him, “They have no wine.”
[And] Jesus said to her, “Woman, how does your concern affect me? My hour has not yet come.”
His mother said to the servers, “Do whatever he tells you.”
Now there were six stone water jars there for Jewish ceremonial washings, each holding twenty to thirty gallons.
Jesus told them, “Fill the jars with water.” So they filled them to the brim. Then he told them, “Draw some out now and take it to the headwaiter.”
So they took it. And when the headwaiter tasted the water that had become wine, without knowing where it came from (although the servers who had drawn the water knew), the headwaiter called the bridegroom and said to him, “Everyone serves good wine first, and then when people have drunk freely, an inferior one; but you have kept the good wine until now.”
Jesus did this as the beginning of his signs in Cana in Galilee and so revealed his glory, and his disciples began to believe in him. (John 2:1-11)
Four Biblical Principles:
- You’ve got what you need: the vessel for the miracle is already in the house.
- You need to listen for His voice: “Do whatever He tells you” (2:5)
- You just have to work hard: the servants were willing to work for the miracle.
- Jesus always delivers above and beyond what is needed or expected.
Resources Mentioned:
- MarcCardaronella.com – Ideas, information, and resources for making catechesis more effective through evangelization.
- ProPresenter – THE choice for projection software.
- The Best Way to Mass Text Teens – An overview of the best 3 options for group texting your students.
- Feature Me – Get your blog, podcast, or resource featured on the podcast.
