Accepting the Time

Accepting the Time
Epiphany 2; John 2:1-11
“My time has not yet come!” he said at first;
but changed his mind, turned water into wine.
Was there a premonition of the thirst
when cross upon a hill became his sign?
Then service before safety was his choice,
or would be from this moment on that day.
He heard the harsh resistance in his voice,
and let his mother show a better way.
He saw his fear might tempt him not to act,
so chose to fill their lack, save them from shame,
and having chosen, never would retract,
for he had claimed his destiny and name.
The water meant for ritual purity
became instead abundance offered free.
	Barbara Messner 17/01/2025