Jesus’ first public miracle was at a wedding celebration. For religious feasts and celebrations of that time, it was the custom for the host to provide for his guests—offering food and drinks. Wine in the Bible could refer to grape juice or to fermented grape juice (more like the wine people think of today). If the host couldn’t provide for his guests, it was considered shameful. So when this host ran out of wine, Mary, Jesus’ mother, came to ask her Son for help. And Jesus did help. He served the host and his guests by changing simple water into something special, satisfying their thirst and saving the host from shame. When we serve others in the name of Jesus, we are following in His steps, providing what is needed and showing His grace.