At the Wedding Feast of Cana Jesus changed water into more than 120 gallons of wine. In John's Gospel most stories have two or three layers of meaning, one of which we have explored in previous entries.
I also think it is worthwhile to take the story at face value. This embarasses some Christians. It's difficult for them to think that, after the guests had finished off all the wine provided for the wedding, Jesus would make 120 to 180 gallons more so they could continue their celebrating.
On this level of meaning it's clear that Jesus liked a party. He is with us in our celebrating. He wants us to have a good time in life. We are so used to turning to him when we are in trouble and asking for help. We don't always advert to his presence in our good times as well.
Many people would have met Jesus for the first time at Cana as they saw him having fun at the wedding. Later in life, no doubt, some of the same people came to him with their problems and difficulties. He is certainly with us in the bad times of our lives, but this miracle at Cana reminds us to look for Jesus in the good times as well.
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