March 2, 2025

THE WAYMAKER: ARE YOU EMPTY?

John 2:1-3, “The next day there was a wedding celebration in the village of Cana in Galilee. Jesus’ mother was there, 2 and Jesus and his disciples were also invited to the celebration. 3 The wine supply ran out during the festivities, so Jesus’ mother told him, “They have no more wine.” (NLT)

Mary knew that if she brought the matter to Jesus, He would do something about it. She didn’t tell Jesus WHAT to do, but she THOUGHT HE NEEDED TO KNOW.

Don’t hesitate to bring your ________________________ concerns to Jesus.

John 2:4, “Dear woman, that’s not our problem,” Jesus replied. “My time has not yet come.” (NLT)

Jesus was following the schedule of His Father in Heaven. And so far, He had not been given the green light to reveal the power of God.

John 2:5, “But his mother told the servants, “Do whatever he tells you.” (NLT)
God is not calling you to ___________ the emptiness in others. He IS calling you to ____________ them to Jesus. I can’t but God can!

John 2:6-7, “Standing nearby were six stone water jars, used for Jewish ceremonial washing. Each could hold twenty to thirty gallons. 7 Jesus told the servants, “Fill the jars with water.” When the jars had been filled...” (NLT)

120 gallons is A LOT of water. Would anybody notice if they didn’t fill them ___________ the way? But the servants didn’t skimp AT ALL.

John 2:8, “[Jesus] said, “Now dip some out, and take it to the master of ceremonies.” So the servants followed his instructions. 9 When the master of ceremonies tasted the water that was now wine, not knowing where it had come from (though, of course, the servants knew), he called the bridegroom over. 10 “A host always serves the best wine first,” he said. “Then, when everyone has had a lot to drink, he brings out the less expensive wine. But you have kept the best until now!” (NLT)

Mark Batterson writes, “By definition, miracles are mysteries. Hundreds of chemical reactions were involved in that transformation, but any way you distill it, that miracle involved molecules. Jesus was asserting His authority over the atoms He called into existence. Evidently, the Creator has the authority to make or break the laws of nature. The same God who made water can turn it into wine. Or walk on it. Or make a sidewalk through the sea.”

Are you empty? Jesus is the Way Maker. He offers true joy—the best joy. Wine is a symbol of joy and life. Christ has joy for you!

John 2:11, “This miraculous sign at Cana in Galilee was the first time Jesus revealed his glory. And his disciples believed in him.” (NLT)

The miracles that Jesus performed were not just miracles, they were ________________ of another reality. As Jesus’ revealed His glory, the faith of His disciples was strengthened.

His followers started to think: “If Jesus can turn water to wine, surely He can _______.” He can fill your emptiness. He can give you joy again.