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在这个故事中，耶稣把450公升水变成了酒，供给婚宴上的宾客们喝。约翰告诉我们，这是耶稣所行的头一个神迹（记号），藉此显明祂的荣耀。然而作为今天的读者，我们或许会困惑，耶稣为何要给别人酒喝呢？

毕竟，圣经中有许多关于醉酒的警告。如今我们也非常清楚过度饮酒的危害。那么为什么耶稣在这里似乎在鼓励人喝酒呢？提供大量的酒和神子民的救主有什么关系呢？

答案来自旧约中的一个画面：酒是神祝福的象征。（参赛 25:6；摩 9:13-15；箴 3:9-10）酒常常被用来表示神对祂子民丰盛的供应。

在这一场景中，耶稣选择以这个记号祝福一场婚礼，来显明祂将来国度的祝福。酒象征着神在耶稣里的供应，以及祂将要显明的慷慨的爱。

像这样的记号是要建立门徒们的信心，帮助他们相信耶稣。

在你的生活中，神怎样向你显明祂丰盛的爱呢？祂用怎样的供应作为记号，提醒你是归属于祂的呢？

In this story Jesus changes more than 120 gallons of water into wine for the guests at a wedding feast. And John tells us this was the first “sign” or miracle through which Jesus revealed his glory. But as readers today, we might find ourselves wondering why Jesus provided wine to drink.

After all, the Bible includes many warnings against drunkenness. And today we know very well the dangers of consuming too much alcohol. So why does Jesus seem to encourage drinking here? And what do gallons of wine have to do with being the Savior of God's people?

The answer comes from the Old Testament picture of wine as a symbol of God's blessing (Isaiah 25:6; Amos 9:13-15; Proverbs 3:9-10). Wine is often used to represent God's abundant provisions for his people.

In this scene, Jesus has chosen to demonstrate the blessings of his coming kingdom by blessing a wedding celebration with this sign. The wine serves as a symbol of God's provision in Jesus and of the generous love he will put on display.

Signs like this are meant to build up his followers' faith and help them to trust in Jesus.

How is God demonstrating his abundant love for you, in your life today? How has God been providing for you, as a sign that you belong to him?