After this, he and his mother, [his] brothers, and his disciples went down to Capernaum and stayed there only a few days. (John 2:11-12 NABRE)
Signs carry meaning: Red octagons mean stop. Signs send messages: Billboards advertise products. The writer of John's gospel describes what Jesus did in Cana as a sign: His changing of water into wine at the wedding reception meant something and was a message--it was the first time he revealed his glory to his disciples.
It is at this point that Jesus' disciples begin to believe in him, after they see this first sign with their own eyes. It occurs to me that they did not have faith yet. Instead, they were eyewitnesses of this sign. Faith is believing in something you cannot see.
The Apostles would witness many other signs and it was their job, their calling, their mission to tell others about what they saw. Today, we cannot be eyewitnesses to Jesus' signs, but by faith we can be witnesses of his glory by the power and gifts of the Holy Spirit.
Today, I will reflect on the truth of Jesus' glory which was demonstrated before many eyewitnesses.
Saint Peter Claver, patron of African-Americans, pray for us.
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