(John 2:1-2)
This Part I of Miracle at Cana tells us about God's INVITATION to seek His kingdom. Weddings in Jesus day were week-long festivals. Banquets were prepared for many guests. Often the whole town was invited – and it was considered an insult to refuse an invitation to a wedding. The mother of Jesus was a guest at a wedding. Jesus and His disciples were invited.
I -Have you invited Jesus unto your HEART? - Jesus is knocking on the door of our hearts to have fellowship with us. He allows us to decide whether or not to open our lives to Him.The pleasures of this world – money, security, material, possessions – can be dangerous because their temporary satisfaction makes us indifferent to God’s offer of lasting satisfaction.Letting Jesus in is your only hope of lasting fulfilment.“God wanted to possess me, not merely my possessions.” "Behold, I stand at the door, and knock: if any man hear my voice, and open the door, I will come in to him, and will sup with him, and he with me." (Revelation 3:20).
II -Have you invited Jesus into your HOME? - Here is a Poem: “BEAUTY OF A HOUSE” The beauty of a house is HARMONY. The security of a house is LOYALTY.The joy of a house is LOVE.The plenty of a house is in CHILDREN.The rule of a house is SERVICE.The comfort of a house is GOD HIMSELF.
Most homes nowadays seem to be on three shifts:Father is on the night shift. Mother is on the day shift. Children shift for themselves. Illustration:
When Queen Victoria reigned in England, she occasionally would visit some of the humble cottages of her subjects. One time she entered the home of a widow and stayed to enjoy a brief period of Christian fellowship.Later on the poor woman was taunted by her worldly neighbours. “Grandma, who’s the most honored guest you’ve ever entertained in your home?” They expected her to say it was Jesus, but to their surprise she answered, “The most honored guest I’ve entertained is Her Majesty the Queen.”
“Did you say the queen? Ah, we caught you this time! How about this Jesus you’re always talking about? Isn’t He your most honoured guest?”Her answer was definite and scriptural, “NO,indeed, He’s not a guest. HE LIVES HERE!”Her hecklers were put to silence. And they drew nigh unto the village, whither they went: and he made as though he would have gone further. But they constrained him, saying, Abide with us: for it is toward evening, and the day is far spent. And he went in to tarry with them. And it came to pass, as he sat at meat with them, he took bread, and blessed it, and brake, and gave to them. (Luke 24:28-30).
III - Have you invited Jesus into your SOCIAL LIFE? - When Jesus is the honored guest, and given His rightful place of pre-eminence, social life will be as God intends it should. Illustration: “Light the Night” Campaign. The mayor of Toronto Canada launched a “Light the Night” campaign.The idea was for residents to leave their lights burning overnight in order to discourage crime. Reports show that crime was greatly reduced – in fact, reduced fantastically.“I’d rather light a candle that curse the darkness”“People may doubt what you say, but they will always believe what you do.” A good reputation grows up, a bad reputation shoots up.
IV-Have you invited Jesus into your BUSINESS LIFE? - Is Christ the Senior Partner in all our business enterprises? If not, we may as well file our papers for spiritual bankruptcy. "And as he passed by, he saw Levi the son of Alphaeus sitting at the receipt of custom, and said unto him, Follow me. And he arose and followed him. And it came to pass, that, as Jesus sat at meat in his house, many publicans and sinners sat also together with Jesus and his disciples: for there were many, and they followed him." (Mark 2:14-15). Levi is known also as Matthew, the tax collector (publican). "But seek ye first the kingdom of God, and his righteousness; and all these things shall be added unto you." (Matthew 6:33). Our business is to do the will of God. He will take care of the business.
(From: Rev. Teofilito A. Rufon's Messages)
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