Third Sunday after the Epiphany, January 23rd, 2022
In the Second Chapter of the Gospel of St. John, we hear the first recorded miracle which Our Blessed Lord performed. "And when they wanted wine, the mother of Jesus saith unto him, They have no wine." (St. John 2:3) You see, the newly married couple had run out of wine at their wedding feast. This may not sound like a big deal to us but back then it would have been a huge embarrassment for the young couple. So the Blessed Mother turns to the one person she knew could help. She asked her Son to do something about this problem. As we read in Verse Four of this chapter, it would seem that Our Blessed Saviour comes up with two quick excuses: "Jesus saith unto her, Woman, what have I to do with thee? mine hour is not yet come." (St. John 2:4) Yet without missing a beat Our Lady simply says to the servants at the feast: "Whatsoever He saith unto you, do it." (St. John 2:5) Our Lord changed water into wine. St. John tells us: "This beginning of miracles did Jesus in Cana of Galilee, and manifested forth His glory; and His disciples believed on Him." (St. John 2:11)
If Our Blessed Lord can change water into wine, I am sure He can change just about anything. Remember that this was simply " . . . the beginning of the miracles . . . " (v.11). As we read through the Gospels we read about all the various miracles which Our Lord performed. Sometimes we find ourselves in a fix that we can not seem to get out of. Whether it be financial difficulties . . . or bills we can not afford . . . or we are in need of a job . . . . or we have just screwed up royally and do not know where to turn. Our Blessed Lord can help us. Our Blessed Lord can help to fix things. Our Lord is certainly able to do great things. Our Lord said: " . . . the works that I do in My Father's Name, they bear witness of Me." (St. John 10:25) And yet how often do we doubt? How often do we never go to God for a miracle because we are simply too stubborn? How often do we not give our problems to God because of a lack of faith? Our Lady did not doubt. Our Blessed Mother did not hesitate. When she knew something needed to be done for this young couple, she knew she could not help but she knew who could. "Whatsoever He saith unto you, do it." (v.5) We have to have the same firm faith as Mary. We say we believe but then we hesitate. We say we gave our problem to God but then we stop and look back. It is time for us to stand firm in our faith. It is time for us to place our trust in God. In the world in which we live, people place their trust in money and wealth . . . they place their trust in products they believe will change their life . . . people place their trust in booze and pills to take their hurt away. At best, these things are nothing more than a "quick fix." "Cast thy burden upon the Lord, and He shall sustain thee: He shall never suffer the righteous to be moved." (Psalm 55:22) Give your burden to God. Have faith that God can perform a miracle in your life.
If Our Blessed Lord can change water into wine, I am sure He can change just about anything. Remember that this was simply " . . . the beginning of the miracles . . . " (v.11). As we read through the Gospels we read about all the various miracles which Our Lord performed. Sometimes we find ourselves in a fix that we can not seem to get out of. Whether it be financial difficulties . . . or bills we can not afford . . . or we are in need of a job . . . . or we have just screwed up royally and do not know where to turn. Our Blessed Lord can help us. Our Blessed Lord can help to fix things. Our Lord is certainly able to do great things. Our Lord said: " . . . the works that I do in My Father's Name, they bear witness of Me." (St. John 10:25) And yet how often do we doubt? How often do we never go to God for a miracle because we are simply too stubborn? How often do we not give our problems to God because of a lack of faith? Our Lady did not doubt. Our Blessed Mother did not hesitate. When she knew something needed to be done for this young couple, she knew she could not help but she knew who could. "Whatsoever He saith unto you, do it." (v.5) We have to have the same firm faith as Mary. We say we believe but then we hesitate. We say we gave our problem to God but then we stop and look back. It is time for us to stand firm in our faith. It is time for us to place our trust in God. In the world in which we live, people place their trust in money and wealth . . . they place their trust in products they believe will change their life . . . people place their trust in booze and pills to take their hurt away. At best, these things are nothing more than a "quick fix." "Cast thy burden upon the Lord, and He shall sustain thee: He shall never suffer the righteous to be moved." (Psalm 55:22) Give your burden to God. Have faith that God can perform a miracle in your life.
St. Margaret of Scotland Anglican Church worships every Sunday morning at 10:30 AM at the Chapel at Marquette Manor, which is located at 8140 N. Township Line Road on the Northwest side of Indianapolis.
NOTE: Keep in mind that we must enter in the main entrance of the lobby and sign in before we go to the chapel.
Please Join us as we gather together as God's family to: hear the Word of God; listen as God speaks to each one of us in our hearts; worship God in song and in word; listen to the King James Bible and the 1928 Book of Common Prayer; and, finally, receive Our Blessed Lord in Holy Communion so that we can be nourished for the journey we call life. Take one hour out of your busy schedule to worship God, to honour God, to acknowledge the need for God in your life.
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