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Hello Everyone,

How can Jesus restore your JOY? Be where Jesus is and secondly be aware of the Need

John 2:3-4 When the wine was gone, Jesus’ mother said to him, “They have no more wine.” ⁴ “Dear woman, why do you involve me?” Jesus replied. “My time has not yet come.”

Mary the mother of Jesus went to Him with a PROBLEM … “They have no wine”.
It is important to understand that Wine often times is a symbol of JOY.

To run out of wine was to run out of JOY which is a very serious thing to happen at a Jewish wedding feast.

The groom’s parents were responsible to make sure there was enough wine to last for the whole celebration. But for some unknown reason, they ran out.

We do not think of this as a big deal, but in that day, it could ruin a family’s reputation.

It was a BIG deal.

Let me tell you Jesus cares about your every need. If it’s important to you, it’s important to Jesus.
If you’ve lost your sense of JOY … if you have a problem that seems to big, a yoke that is too heavy… He cares Jesus truly cares.

Go to Him; seek His presence He wants to bring “JOY” back into your life.

Now ladies, what would happen if you told your son to carry out the garbage, and he said to you, “Woman, what concern is that to you? My hour has not yet come.”

I think your son would soon realize that his hour HAD come … and he’d better take out the garbage … NOW!
This statement is not as harsh as it sounds.

Jesus doesn’t call her “Mom” like we do, but calls her “woman” …which is a term of great, great RESPECT.
Jesus uses this term for his mother only one other time.

As He is being crucified on Calvary He saw His mother and said “Women behold your Son.” It was said with great respect.

But at the same time He is letting her know that He is beginning His public ministry, which will lead in a short period of time to the cross … “My hour has not yet come.”

HOWEVER, Jesus isn’t going to ignore His mother’s request … or the need at the wedding feast.

Mary made Jesus aware of the need … their “JOY” was gone … Jesus could do something.

You can IGNORE the fact that you’ve lost your “JOY” … OR … you can take it to Jesus.

We Can Make A Difference!