Last weekend, we went to a state park with several families to hike around and to enjoy autumn foliage. Weather is fair but we were surprised by a traffic jam with a long waiting line when we were near the park. At the entrance, we could see a huge crowd of people already in the park. As a result, we had a hard time to find a parking space. Finally after park servicemen’s directing, we were able to get to a spot which is quite far away from designated picnic area that we were supposed to be. After a long walk, we arrived at the picnic area only to find out that none of the picnic tables is available. What a day!

In the process of scouting an available table, I learned that the main reason for this crowdedness is because of a late celebration of “Oktoberfest”. It is a German’s autumn festival, from late September to the first weekend in October that features beer-drinking and merrymaking. We are so “lucky” to run into such a grand occasion 🙁 In the park, I saw several big trucks stationed there. Apparently, they are food and beer carriers for the festival. Many people waiting in a long line to buy pitcher size mug of beer. And, many people hold their beer mugs walking along the park’s lake shore after purchasing. It is kind of strange to see so many beer drinking faces around a state park.

Then I have this strange thought: If the beer runs out, what would happen? I think it would be a party pooper if the beer runs out for such a beer-drinking and merrymaking occasion. This lets me think of the wedding took place at Cana in Galilee. Bible told us that Jesus’ mother was there, and Jesus and His disciples had also been invited to the wedding. When the wine was gone, Jesus’ mother said to Him, “They have no more wine.” (John 2:1-3). What a disappointment if you were in that occasion.

Apostle John told us that Jesus performed His first miracle at the wedding – changing six stone jars of water into six jars of best wine that the master of the banquet could have ever tasted. That saves the bridegroom and bride’s families from possible embarrassment and saves the guests from disappointments. I think you would agree with me that we all have our fair share in troubles and disappointments during the journey of life. We would run into “They have no more wine” situations, unavoidably. In fact, in the prayer of Moses the man of God, Moses sighed that the best of our life are but trouble and sorrow. They quickly pass, and we fly away. (Psalm 90:10). That is the reality of our life.

However, we can be sure that Jesus has the power to turn our life’s “disappointments” into “excitements”. His resurrection power would transform our “life of wrath” into “life of glory”, if we are willing to receive Him as our personal Savior. And, He has promised that He will accompany us throughout our trouble and disappointment moments. Therefore, in the moment of “They have no more wine” disappointment, we are certain that we can still have peace and joy because He is the source of peace and joy!

My dear friends, are you having the “They have no more wine” moments constantly? Don’t forget to come to the source of peace and joy – Jesus Christ!

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Disclaimer: The sharing is pure from my personal view; therefore, please don’t take it to be absolute. Thanks.