A GLIMPSE OF GLORY – Daily Devotional

Daily Bread Devotional:
Devotional Topic: A Glimpse of Glory in Everyday Moments
READ: John 2:1-22

Verse of the Day: John 2:11

Devotional Message:
(John 2:11)
"This, the first of his signs, Jesus did at Cana in Galilee, and manifested his glory. And his disciples believed in him."

Devotional Message:
This verse might seem simple at first, but there’s so much packed into it about who Jesus is and how He works in our lives, even today.

The story begins with Jesus attending a wedding in Cana. A wedding in those times was a grand celebration, often lasting several days, and the hosts had a duty to provide plenty of food and drink. But at this wedding, something embarrassing happened—they ran out of wine. Imagine the panic! The families involved would have felt shame and disappointment because running out of supplies could make them look unprepared or careless.

Mary, Jesus’ mother, knew her son could help, even though He hadn’t performed any miracles in public yet. She trusted in His power, so she told the servants, “Do whatever He tells you.” Jesus then did something unexpected—He told the servants to fill large stone jars with water, and when they served it, that water had turned into wine, and not just any wine but the best wine anyone had tasted at the event!

What’s incredible here is that Jesus’ first miracle wasn’t something flashy in a temple or before thousands of people. Instead, He chose to reveal His glory quietly, at a family celebration. Jesus stepped into a seemingly small situation to show His power, blessing the couple and saving their special day from embarrassment. Through this act, He showed that He cares about the details of our lives, even the things that seem small to others.

In life, we often think that Jesus will only step in for the “big” things, like when we’re sick, facing financial troubles, or feeling alone. But here, Jesus demonstrates that He is present even in the little moments, in our everyday lives. He doesn’t just wait for big occasions to show His love. He’s here for us daily, ready to turn our “ordinary water” into something extraordinary.

Application:

How many times have we felt like our needs are too small to bring to God? Maybe we’re facing a situation at work, a family conflict, or something as ordinary as feeling overwhelmed by a busy schedule. This story of Jesus at the wedding tells us that He cares about every part of our lives, big and small. He’s willing to step into our “ordinary” and bring transformation, peace, and provision.

This week, let’s challenge ourselves to notice where Jesus is already working in our everyday lives. When you feel stressed, or when things don’t go as planned, remember that Jesus is present, and He is more than able to transform those moments into something beautiful. Invite Him in, trust His timing, and believe that He can bring His goodness into every situation.

Prayer:
Lord Jesus, thank You for showing us Your love in both the big and small moments of life. Help us trust You with our everyday needs, knowing that You care deeply about each part of our lives. Open our eyes to see Your presence, and give us faith to believe in Your power to transform even the ordinary. In Your name, Amen.


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October 27, 2024
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