Weddings take a long time to plan. When planned, only Jesus was invited. When it occurred, he had five disciples in tow. They were welcomed, but when they ran out of wine, Mary comes to Jesus internally understanding that her family was part of the cause.
Jesus also was invited to the wedding with his disciples. 3 When the wine ran out, the mother of Jesus said to him, “They have no wine.”
Mary's instruction to the servants carried the authority of being a close family friend. It was not anticipatory of a miracle, for she had never seen Jesus do a miracle. This was the first sign.
The miracle itself was quiet, yes it involved the servants but it was not for the master of ceremonies, or the bride and groom, or the parents throwing the party. None of them knew it happened. It was also not for Jesus' siblings who were present (See John 2:12) who remained in opposition to Him (John 7:1-7, Especially vs 5).
This miracle was for His disciples.
This, the first of his signs, Jesus did at Cana in Galilee, and manifested his glory. And his disciples believed in him.
One very large jar of water for each of them (Five disciples plus one for Jesus himself) was turned from water to wine, very fine wine.
We have experienced the very fine wine of the blessings of God in our life. These blessings have bolstered our faith. With them we have a great responsibility:
Psalm 78:4
We will not hide them from their children,
but tell to the coming generation
the glorious deeds of the Lord, and his might,
and the wonders that he has done.
Psalm 145:4
One generation shall commend your works to another,
and shall declare your mighty acts.
Deuteronomy 6:6-7
And these words that I command you today shall be on your heart. You shall teach them diligently to your children, and shall talk of them when you sit in your house, and when you walk by the way, and when you lie down, and when you rise.
Joel 1:3
Tell your children of it,
and let your children tell their children,
and their children to another generation.
Isaiah 38:19
The living, the living, he thanks you,
as I do this day;
the father makes known to the children
your faithfulness.
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