DAY BY DAY

READING: JOHN 2:1-10

Verse 1: “On the third day there was a wedding in Cana of Galilee, and the mother of Jesus was there.”

The second chapter of John begins with the verse above. At first glance the third day may appear to mean the third day of the week. It actually refers to the third day of the ministry of the Lord. On the first two days He powerfully called five of His disciples to follow Him. On the third day He accomplished His first miracle. There was immediate urgency as Jesus went about His calling. It is reminiscent of the Genesis account of creation in that every day was important and intentional, having specific purpose. As that is seen in the Bible, it can also be seen in the life of every Christian today. Each day is significant as ordained by the foreknowledge and will of God. The Holy Father and Lord of all does not waste time! We tend to emphasize the occurrence of dramatic events in our lives and their impact. However, the powerful reality is that God’s ministry to us fully abounds every day of our lives, even in what is routine in nature. That means every day is immanently significant. We can live each day in a manner that causes increase to the Kingdom of God and glorifies the Lord. That’s a thought – about God’s word.

RESPONSE

1. What is it that causes each day to be important?

2. How can living lives of daily importance be accomplished without stress and pressure?