The Good Wine

Every man tries to come before God with his own "wine," a symbol of his works, his righteousness, and his prayers. But this wine is not enough to satisfy Heavenly expectations. Some start out well, with sincerity and fervor, but over time their wine runs out or is diluted, losing quality. Human frailty emerges over time: what seems good at the beginning proves inadequate before the Holiness of God.

In contrast, Jesus' Wine is Perfect and never fails. He not only provides the Best Wine but keeps it Pure to the end. His Prayer reaches Heavenly places perfectly, while those of men are often broken, weak, and incomplete. When Jesus prayed for His disciples and for all believers, His Intercession was Perfect and fully pleasing to the Father. He is the High Priest who offers not only prayers but also a Perfect Sacrifice, sufficient once and for all.

Wine is also an image of the Gospel. Man can begin with a clear understanding of Salvation by Grace, but then waters it down with his human logic, adding rules, traditions or philosophies that alter it. History shows how often the Pure Message of Salvation has been mixed with foreign concepts, losing its original power. Christ, on the other hand, keeps the Message of Salvation Pure until the end, without compromise and without losing its transformative effectiveness.

This verse is not only the story of a miracle, but a powerful metaphor for the human condition and the Perfect Work of Christ. We cannot offer God a wine that is up to par, but Jesus does it for us. That is why only those who trust in Him can taste the Best Wine, the one that fully satisfies the Father and that remains Perfect until the end.