The First Sign

John’s Gospel is meant to assure us that Jesus is the Messiah, and that we might believe in his name. Today, we have the first of seven signs recorded for us so that his purpose might be achieved. But what an odd, and if we can be honest, such a meager miracle to start with! Turning water into wine is certainly miraculous, but its purpose seems small compared to healing limbs, giving sight, and raising the dead. Yet, the miracle itself has more meaning that just extending a party. It tells us, if we have eyes to see, that the promised Kingdom is at hand.