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Water in Wine
On this fifth and final day of this devotional, we will remember Jesus' first miracle in His ministry. It was at a wedding party. There are many precious revelations in this story. I invite you to immerse yourself in the Word of God and bring this miracle of Jesus into your marriage. He wants to renew daily the joy and love between the couple. He wants to turn water into wine.
...on the third day...
Covenant - marriage to God is a covenant, a covenant, and not a contract.
… Jesus was invited…
Jesus cannot be just a guest in your marriage; He has to be the owner of the party, the Lord of our house.
... there was no wine...
Wine was the joy of the party. In many marriages, there is no more joy. The party is over. Himself with Jesus present as a guest. Even believers if they do not watch are subject to having problems in their marriage.
Three situations that a marriage can be:
- The wine is finished! Empty jars ... There is nothing else - each for one side - there is no friendship, there is no conversation, there is no respect, there is no intimacy, they do not pray together - there is no love.
- There are only water jars! There is only water - marriage that survives out of a need, be it financial, be it carnal, be social, be it religious, be it for the children, but it no longer has taste, smell, color, joy - there is only brotherly love.
- Water made in wine! Joy is present. The “wine” marriage has the smell of Christ, it has the color of life, of feeling, of friendship, it has the flavor of praying together, of crying together, it has the sharing of victories and also of defeats, it has support - between mountains and valleys, deserts and seas, always battle together - there is the presence of unconditional love.
... only the servants knew of the miracle...
No matter what condition our marriage is in, the same Jesus who operated the miracle at Cana, can operate the miracle today. If we are true servants and believe, we will see the miracle happen. Everyone will be amazed, including you, with the changes God can make in the relationship.
Homework:
Now it's up to you! You already know the parameters and the desire of Jesus to bless this union. This homework will be daily for the rest of their lives. Applying biblical concepts and teachings to live this eternal alliance with God.
Look daily for the miracle in your marriage. Don't just be content with water. Wish daily wine in the house. Always believe that God can change what is wrong in the relationship. For God there is no impossible. And with Him it is possible to live unconditional love daily and eternally.
Instead of facing the battles of life alone or as a couple, invite Jesus to be with you in this war and remember:
“Though one may be overpowered, two can defend themselves. A cord of three strands is not quickly broken.” Ecclesiastes 4:12.
