I am going through a series of art and poems based on the words Jesus spoke to women. This is based on the words Jesus spoke to his mother, Mary, at a wedding in Cana recorded in John 2:1-11.

Grown now, Jesus calls me “woman”
endearing me
even knowing all my struggles
constructing a family
in the ruins of clashing empires

at this wedding we dance
rhythms of celebration
in a world of pressure and disappointment
the wine loosens our grief

until
“they have no wine,” I elbow Him
“Woman, what does this have to do with me? My hour has not yet come.”

that hour looms like the moon
phasing in and out
these 30 plus years
could I stay it if I tried?

“Do whatever he tells you,” I instruct the servants
I know the man He is
and I leave it in His hands

well water by the gallons
six jars full
turned to fine aged wine
in understated glory
saving the best for last
the heart of the party revived

I will think back on this moment
when the hour is finally full
and He sips soured wine
just before the Finish
His life rushing out from Him
like wine for our gladness
saving the best for last again

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RELATED SCRIPTURES

“And he took a cup, and when he had given thanks he gave it to them, saying, “Drink of it, all of you, for this is my blood of the covenant, which is poured out for many for the forgiveness of sins.” (Matthew 26:27-28 ESV)

“You cause the grass to grow for the livestock and plants for man to cultivate, that he may bring forth food from the earth and wine to gladden the heart of man, oil to make his face shine and bread to strengthen man’s heart.” (Psalm 104:14-15 ESV)

“”Come, everyone who thirsts, come to the waters; and he who has no money, come, buy and eat! Come, buy wine and milk without money and without price.” (Isaiah 55:1 ESV)

“They shall come and sing aloud on the height of Zion, and they shall be radiant over the goodness of the LORD, over the grain, the wine, and the oil, and over the young of the flock and the herd; their life shall be like a watered garden, and they shall languish no more.” (Jeremiah 31:12 ESV)

“The LORD answered and said to his people, “Behold, I am sending to you grain, wine, and oil, and you will be satisfied; and I will no more make you a reproach among the nations.” (Joel 2:19 ESV)

“”Behold, the days are coming,” declares the LORD, “when the plowman shall overtake the reaper and the treader of grapes him who sows the seed; the mountains shall drip sweet wine, and all the hills shall flow with it. I will restore the fortunes of my people Israel, and they shall rebuild the ruined cities and inhabit them; they shall plant vineyards and drink their wine, and they shall make gardens and eat their fruit.” (Amos 9:13-14 ESV)

“When Jesus had received the sour wine, he said, “It is finished,” and he bowed his head and gave up his spirit.” (John 19:30 ESV)

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