Grant Troutt preaches through John 2:1-11, Jesus' first sign at the wedding in Cana, to show how Jesus calls us into risky obedience that reveals his glory. He traces the scene - Mary's plea, Jesus' cryptic response, the servants filling jars 'to the brim,' and the master of the feast declaring the best wine saved for last - and argues that the miracle happens when servants release what they have to Jesus in faith. Troutt contrasts the old, inadequate religion (six jars, law) with the new covenant of joy and abundant grace Jesus brings (water turned to wine). He issues a practical challenge: do whatever Jesus tells you, obey fully and now, and keep believing daily because the best is coming.
“I love my servants that obey me to the brim. I want you to obey me to the brim.” · Grant Troutt
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Practical takeaways: obey Jesus quickly and fully - even when the instruction doesn't make sense - and trust that God will work through your obedience. Renew active faith daily rather than relying on past experience. If you haven't received Jesus, the gospel and communion are offered as the way to be made new; for believers, keep returning to the cross and the promise of abundant grace.
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