Jesus invited to a wedding celebration in Cana. When His mother realised that the wine had ran out, she went to Jesus and told Him, "...they have no wine." Wine is a symbol of the Holy Spirit, the active power of God that created the whole universe. The statement that the mother of Jesus says is that of realisation of a pressing need that was there. Her expression of it to Jesus was a petition.
When Mary presents the petition to Jesus, full of faith and belief she tells the people, "Whatsoever he says unto you, do it." Today I want you to know that extra ordinary miracles come out of the obedience of extra ordinary instructions. Jesus went on to give instructions that were somewhat bizarre and way out of the ordinary. As they obeyed his directives, the greatest wine was produced that day. They filled the purification pots with water to the brim and when they had done so, Jesus commanded them to draw. There is a principle here; you can only draw after you have filled. There is need to build capacity for you to be able to fulfil that which you are called for. You could never become the greatest before you have put time and effort towards that.
The Bible records that, "This beginning of miracles did Jesus in Cana of Galilee, and manifested forth His glory and His disciples believed on Him." This miracle was the grand opening of Jesus' ministry. It was a showcase of what He came to earth to do.
I want to speak to you today and tell you that the seasons have turned around for you. As you march into 2011, there will be some defining moments in your life. I know you might have had many beginnings before but may this season go down into the history of your life as 'this' beginning. When Jesus entered this season of miracles, even the men that were following him now believed in Him. They had walked with Him, not really sure of the authenticity of what he was saying to them but on this day, His glory was manifested and they believed on Him.
There is a turnaround coming into your life. Forget your pain riddled history. Forget the confusion of the past. Forget about those who left you. In this season glory is going to be manifested in your life. You carry answers for your community. The Holy Spirit that lives in you is seeking expression in every facet and area of your life. When this manifestation takes place, the world around you will have to see the glory. I declare that 2011 will not be the same for you. You are beginning, you are commencing and you are making history. Bid farewell to a life of mediocrity because what has begun in you is a great thing.
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