Drawing out the Wine Sept 1st

We found that Mary knew that Jesus could and would do something. That Mary dared to get Jesus involved. We saw that work is needed to fill the Jars with living water. Now the wine must be drawn out and taken to the table.

1.       Believe there is wine

a.       Servants put water in

b.      Jesus did not tell them it was wine

c.       The risk of dipping it out and taking it to the table

2.       Believe there is a need

a.       That the guest need the wine

b.      That the guest want the wine

3.       Drawing out the wine

A.      Personally

a.       Drawing out our transformed parts

b.      Paul’s war with flesh and spirit

c.       We choose to bring the transformed part out

d.      In our thinking, in our hearts, attitude, actions

B.      Family

a.       Teaching our children

b.      Sharing faith with each other

c.       Loving our spouse

d.      Loving our children

e.      Family choices

f.        Values we hold and support

C.      Friendships

a.       What we do in our friendships

b.      Love, support, encourage, forgive

c.       Where are our friendships taking us

d.      we draw them toward a transformed direction

D.      Church

a.       working to bring out the wine

b.      working to bring transformation in people’s lives and the church as a whole

c.       sharing the wine Jesus has given us

d.      encouraging those around us in their positive efforts

E.       Community

a.       Believe your community needs Jesus

b.      Be open about our faith

c.       Share your faith with others

d.      Call people to Jesus don’t force them

e.      Make your church known

F.       The World

a.       Support missions

b.      Encourage missionaries

c.       Go on a short term mission trip

 

Do you believe Jesus can help?
Do you believe in the need for transformation?
Will you dare to draw out the wine and bring it to the table?

It is the only way we will experience the miracle of God.