Jun
8
2021
A Mother’s Request
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It was a family weekend.
We were celebrating the second birthday of our granddaughter.
Her birthday was actually a month ago.
Her other grandparents live across the country and we wanted to celebrate with them.
Most of my daughter-in-love’s extended family lives in the Annapolis area.
That is where my oldest son and his wife stepped in with a wonderful suggestion.
They live in northern Virginia.
They kindly offered to host the birthday party for their little niece.
My son and his wife were touched that this gracious offer was made.
All the grandparents could be there to celebrate this little lady.
Her aunts and uncles were able to be there.
One uncle was missing, because he is an officer in the military.
We made the drive from Pennsylvania to Virginia.
Our side of the family stayed for the weekend.
The Maryland side of the family were close enough to drive home.
The day itself was lovely.
We were in my son’s house.
My daughter-in-love has made a lovely home for the two of them.
Bedrooms were made ready for their nieces with their Mommy and Daddy.
Outside, on the patio, pink tablecloths placed on two long tables, were ready for food.
Coolers held beverages.
Comfy seating was all around.
The day was hot, but beautiful.
A trash can and recycling can were ready for plates, utensils, cans, and water bottles.
I watched my son empty the trash.
I watched my daughter-in-love make sure everyone had what they needed.
They were splendid hosts.
Everyone thoroughly enjoyed themselves.
The cicadas are a problem in that area.
The cicadas in the trees made a constant whirring sound
Some flew by and landed on the walkway and patio.
Even the cicadas could not put a damper on the lovely day.
As the party went on, I noticed the trash can and recycling can were full again.
I had no idea where the trash bags were kept.
I saw my son across the patio, deep in conversation.
I quietly got his attention.
The trash and recycling need to be emptied, I told him.
Before I could even offer to do it myself, he was up out of his chair.
Oh, thanks Mom. I’ll take care of it.
From where he was sitting, he had no idea that this needed to be done.
It was a little thing but an important one.
He never hesitated for a second.
His response to me was one of honor.
There was no annoyance or look of, do it yourself.
On the third day a wedding took place at Cana in Galilee. Jesus’ mother was there, and Jesus and his disciples had also been invited to the wedding. When the wine was gone, Jesus’ mother said to him, “They have no more wine.”
“Woman, why do you involve me?” Jesus replied. “My hour has not yet come.”
His mother said to the servants, “Do whatever he tells you.”
Nearby stood six stone water jars, the kind used by the Jews for ceremonial washing, each holding from twenty to thirty gallons.
Jesus said to the servants, “Fill the jars with water”; so they filled them to the brim.
Then he told them, “Now draw some out and take it to the master of the banquet.”
They did so, and the master of the banquet tasted the water that had been turned into wine. He did not realize where it had come from, though the servants who had drawn the water knew. Then he called the bridegroom aside and said, “Everyone brings out the choice wine first and then the cheaper wine after the guests have had too much to drink; but you have saved the best till now.”
What Jesus did here in Cana of Galilee was the first of the signs through which he revealed his glory; and his disciples believed in him. (John 2:1-11)
Jesus was at a wedding in Cana. and Jesus’ mother noticed that the wine was gone.
The Greek word Jesus used for woman does not denote any disrespect to His mother.
There was polite distance: Why do you involve Me? My time has not yet come.
His mother knew her son, and simply said to the servants: Do whatever He tells you.
Jesus chose not to openly reveal Himself to Israel.
There were so many misconceptions about the Messiah.
Jesus performs other signs so that people would believe in Him.
This miracle at the wedding feast was done quietly; only the servants knew what happened.
Jesus told the servants to fill six stone water jars with water.
Then Jesus directed the servants to draw some out and take it to the master of the banquet.
The master of the banquet tasted the water that had been turned into wine.
You have saved the best till now, he said to the servants.
A mother’s request and a son’s response.
Millennia apart, yet not that much different.
My son simply got new bags for both trash and recycling for the convenience of his guests.
Jesus saved the host from embarrassment by turning the water into wine.
Jesus is in the habit of saving the best till now.
Just when it looks like all is lost, Jesus steps in and acts.
This was Jesus’ first sign through which He revealed His glory.
More signs would come for people with eyes to see and ears to hear.
A son and his mother at a birthday party.
A Son and His mother at a wedding feast.
Honor and respect.
So necessary in the little things.
. Tears of joy for your lovely weekend, and your dear son’s lovely response.
Susie,
It was a lovely weekend.
We never take our son’s attitude towards us for granted.
Blessings and joy,
Gina