Starts With A Seed

This message takes us deep into the beginning of Jesus' earthly ministry through the lens of John chapter 2, where we witness the miracle at the wedding in Cana. But this isn't just a story about turning water into wine—it's a powerful exploration of what it means to be rooted in Christ. We discover that every faith journey starts with a seed, whether we were brought into faith through family tradition or blown into it by life's storms. The key insight is profound: origin doesn't dictate the final result. Just as Jesus' entire ministry began with a gentle push from His mother, our spiritual growth often starts with someone planting a seed in our lives. The servants at the wedding had to fill six stone water pots—each holding up to 30 gallons—with water before the miracle could happen. This teaches us that breakthrough requires our participation, our willingness to keep pumping at the well even when we don't see immediate results. The most beautiful part? Jesus doesn't serve us based on our current state; He serves us with the standard of heaven. Those who had been partying for days received the best wine at the end, not the worst. This means our past doesn't disqualify us from God's best blessings. We're challenged to examine whether we're sitting dormant or actively digging deeper, whether we're wasting time or faithfully waiting for God to move. The transformation from water to wine happened somewhere in the process—and the servants knew, even when the headwaiter didn't. When we stay faithful and keep serving, our roots grow deeper than we realize, and one day we'll look back amazed at how far we've come.