From The Blood of Egypt To The Wine of Salvation

Jesus’ first miracle was not a coincidence but was full of profound meaning. Turning water into wine is a clear symbol of His Blood and the Sacrifice He would make for the Salvation of Humanity. This event recalls the first sign performed by Moses in Egypt when he turned the water of the Nile into blood. However, while Moses’ miracle brought death and judgment to Egypt, Jesus’ miracle brought Joy and Life, anticipating the New Covenant in His Blood.

It is likely that the disciples understood this connection. Moses himself had prophesied that God would raise up a prophet like him, and anyone who did not listen to him would be cut off from the people. Seeing the sign of Cana, the disciples understood that Jesus was indeed the promised Messiah. The miracle was not only an extraordinary act, but a revelation of the Glory of Christ, so much so that His disciples believed in Him.

Jesus is not only a Liberator like Moses, but Infinitely Greater. Moses led the people out of slavery in Egypt, but Jesus frees Humanity from the slavery of sin and death. His Blood, symbolized by wine, is the price of Redemption, the true Easter that saves from eternal judgment.

This first sign was only the beginning of the revelation of Jesus' Mission. Cana anticipates the Cross, where Water and Blood flowed from His side, completing the Plan of Redemption. Whoever drinks of this wine, His Sacrifice, receives Eternal Life and will never be a slave again.

I hope that this Plan has filled you with the beauty of Jesus' Sacrifice for your and my Salvation. The Bridegroom is coming.

God bless you, Pastor Carmelo Orlando