The Miracle At Cana

John's account of the miracle of the turning of water into wine; at the wedding in Cana, signifys the ways and means of God; to save us (“by the washing of the water of the word”), and “cleanse” us from all unrighteousness (by the blood of the Lamb), and fill us with His Spirit; that we might be able to walk in the “newness of (His) Life.”

[Jn 2:1-11; Eph 5:26; 1 Jn 1:9; Rom 6:3-6]

The Spirit of the Lord said: 'He saved us to fill us!'

To be filled requires “new wineskins.” Old things must pass away, and a “new creation” must be brought forth; before a “new Spirit (life)” can be imparted; not of works, but by the power of God's causing.                                                                    [Matt 9:17; 2 Cor 5:17; Eze 36:25-27]

We were reminded that the filling of the Spirit is not an 'accessory' (like an option, to have or not), but 'standard' necessary equiping; that comes with the “gift” of salvation.

Paul writes to the church, at Ephesus: “Ye were sealed with that Holy Spirit of promise (after you heard the word of truth, the gospel of your salvation...(and) believed (in Christ)” So, the pattern is to “hear,” “believe,” and “be filled” (even sealed) with the Holy Ghost (the 'new wine'). [Eph 1:13]

ThenSingsMySoul:

WHEN I THINK ABOUT THE LORD,

HOW HE SAVED ME, HOW HE RAISED ME;

HOW HE FILLED ME WITH THE HOLY GHOST,

HOW HE HEALED ME TO THE UTTERMOST.

IT MAKES ME WANNA SHOUT! HALLELUJAH!

THANK YOU, JESUS, LORD YOU'RE WORTHY,

OF ALL THE GLORY, AND ALL THE HONOR,

AND ALL THE PRAISE! (repeat)