there is surely something that Christians can do on similar occasions. Let them only remember that if they go where their Master went, they must go in their Master's spirit.
We learn lastly, from these verses, the Ahnighty poioer of our Lord Jesus Christ. "We are told of a miracle which He wrought at the marriage feast, when the wine failed, By a mere act of will He changed water into wine, and so supplied the need of all the guests.
The manner in which the miracle was worked deserves especial notice. We are not told of any outward visible action which preceded or accompanied it. It is not said that He touched the waterpots containing the water that was made wine. It is not said that He commanded the water to change its qualities, or that He prayed to His Father in Heaven. He simply willed the change, and it took place. We read of no prophet or apostle in the Bible who ever worked a miracle after this fashion. He who could do such a mighty work, in such a manner, was no- thing less than very God.
It is a comfortable thought that the same almighty power of will which our Lord here displayed is still exer- cised on behalf of His believing people. They have no need of His bodily presence to maintain their cause. They have no reason to be cast down because they can- not see Him with their eyes interceding for them, or touch Him with their hands, that they may cling to Him for safety. If He " wills " their salvation and the daily sup- ply of all their spiritual need, they are as safe and well provided for as if they saw Him standing by them. Christ's will is as mighty and effectual as Christ's deed. The will of Him who could say to the Father, " I will that they whom thou hast given me be with me where I am," is a will that has all power in heaven and earth, and must prevail. (John xvii. 24.)
Happy are those who, like the disciples, believe on Him