I. The Miracle at the Wedding at Cana and Its Symbolism
The wedding at Cana, appearing in John 2:1–11, is a critically important passage. In this text, we see Jesus’ first sign recorded—He turns water into wine. The term “sign” here refers not merely to a miracle but to an event imbued with deeper spiritual meaning and message. Many theologians interpret this sign as a concise revelation of the core theological message that the Gospel of John aims to convey. In particular, the reason this miracle is called the “first sign” is that it both signals the commencement of Jesus’ ministry and foreshadows the glorious feast that will unfold when the kingdom of God arrives. Within this interpretive framework, Pastor David Jang underscores a message in this text: “Because of Jesus, the banquet of our lives becomes increasingly abundant, and the miracle of water turning into wine never ceases.” This is a message of hope.
According to Pastor David Jang, the first significant characteristic we observe in this passage, when read closely, is the location and situation. The Gospel of John begins this event by telling us that Jesus was invited to and attended a wedding in Cana of Galilee. Geographically, Galilee, Cana, and Nazareth are all in close proximity, and these areas form the general backdrop for Jesus’ primary ministry in Galilee. In the Gospels, Jesus is sometimes called “Jesus of Nazareth,” and people also refer to Him as “the Galilean.” His identity is therefore tightly intertwined with this region. A wedding feast is at once a routine social event and, in the Jewish context, carries great festal importance. It is a significant ritual for establishing a family, continuing a lineage, and it is celebrated grandly over several days. Yet this ordinary festivity becomes the stage for Jesus’ first sign, thus imbuing it with strong spiritual symbolism.
At this point, Pastor David Jang emphasizes, “The kingdom of God often begins in our ordinary, everyday lives, and through such mundane contexts, God’s grace is revealed.” Although a wedding feast may appear to be a moment of joy in everyday life, it shows how sudden shortage or lack can plunge people into deep embarrassment and shame. This is precisely what happens when the wine runs out. According to traditional Jewish wedding customs, abundant food and drink must be provided for guests; if they run short, the hosts and the bride and groom would have been seen as committing a serious social faux pas. Thus they face a predicament. The phrase “they have no wine” is not just a minor logistical issue disrupting the festive mood; in a spiritual sense, it symbolizes the fundamental shortcomings and discouragements that can confront our lives.
When the mother of Jesus tells Him, “They have no wine,” He responds, “Woman, what does that have to do with me? My hour has not yet come” (John 2:4). The concept of “hour” here carries significant theological implications. Throughout the Gospel of John, when Jesus speaks of “my hour,” He often refers to the pivotal moment of the cross and resurrection, leading ultimately to the redemption of humanity. Pastor David Jang connects this “hour” to the climax of Jesus’ messianic ministry or to the final consummation of the glory of God’s kingdom. Despite that “hour” not yet having arrived, Jesus nevertheless performs the astonishing miracle of turning water into wine at this wedding. This tells us that even in the present time, Jesus cares for those caught in lack, darkness, and hopelessness. The “hour” of complete fulfillment has yet to arrive, but the Lord is already bestowing on us a foretaste of the joy and abundance of God’s kingdom.
Regarding Jesus’ seemingly hesitant response—“My hour has not yet come”—Pastor David Jang explains that, from a human perspective, His words may sound cold, but in fact, they serve as a preview of the “drama of salvation” Jesus would enact on earth. No matter how pressing and serious our lack appears, it ultimately remains subordinate to God’s timing and His overarching plan of salvation. But He never ignores our pain or circumstances; if necessary, He will intervene in our lives with His omnipotent power, even though “the hour has not yet come.” Just as water was changed into wine, no matter how inadequate or fragile our lives may be, when we encounter Jesus, they can be transformed into glory and joy. This is the powerful testimony delivered by the sign at Cana.
Furthermore, the “six stone jars” that appear in this passage were vessels used for Jewish rites of purification. Under the law, water was used for washing or cleansing hands so as to remove ritual uncleanness and thus purify both body and spirit. These jars, then, symbolized the old religious rituals associated with the Law. But Jesus commands that the jars be filled with water, which later becomes wine. Various theologians view this as suggesting “the old Law being fulfilled in Jesus and the ushering in of a new era of grace.” Pastor David Jang likewise sees this miracle as a “declaration of the gospel,” signifying that through the coming of Jesus Christ, we leave behind old traditions and the shadows of the Law and enter the era of the new covenant and genuine joy. The miracle of water becoming wine is not merely about addressing a shortage; rather, it is a sign proclaiming that “true celebration, true joy, and true salvation have arrived in Jesus.”
When Jesus tells the servants, “Fill the jars with water,” and they obey, the water becomes wine. Notably, Jesus does not transform the water by touching the jars Himself; instead, the miracle is realized through the obedient actions of the servants. This brilliantly illustrates the spiritual principle of discipleship and obedience. Pastor David Jang notes, “No matter how trivial and insignificant our actions may appear, when we wholly obey the Lord’s word, it opens the door for miracles.” Turning water into wine is impossible by human strength; only Jesus can make the impossible possible. We simply become instruments of His extraordinary work through our obedience. Within church life, or in personal faith, we often assume that miracles happen if we strive hard enough or if we possess the requisite ability. But the Wedding at Cana shows that “only when the servants quietly obeyed the command to fill the jars with water” did Jesus’ omnipotence become manifest. In the same way, Pastor David Jang emphasizes that through the cooperation and prayers of the faithful, “signs” of new and abundant grace can appear in the life of the church community.
John 2:11 concludes the passage: “Jesus did this, the first of his signs, in Cana of Galilee, and manifested his glory. And his disciples believed in him.” Jesus revealed His glory, and as a result, His disciples’ faith in Him as Messiah was strengthened. Thus, the purpose of this miracle is not merely to solve a problem. Certainly, the shortage of wine was resolved, and the wedding feast presumably carried on joyously until its conclusion. Behind this, however, stood a much greater purpose: to reveal who Jesus Christ really is and lead people to believe in Him. While miracles do serve the practical function of alleviating lack, their ultimate goal is to point people to Jesus. And those who come to know and believe in Him discover that their life’s banquet no longer ends in emptiness.
Pastor David Jang frequently uses the phrase, “The banquet only gets better.” Generally, the world offers lavish delights in the beginning, yet over time, the initial excitement fades and descends into tedium. But a life with Jesus is the opposite: in the latter stages, the finest wine emerges, and a far greater joy is experienced than before. This points to our faith journey’s ultimate direction—“in Jesus, our journey is a celebration that grows deeper and more abundant over time.” The sign of water turning into wine is not just an external event that occurred in the past; even today, it becomes a profound reality for those who believe in Jesus. He not only supplies grace that meets our lack; He also leads us into a deeper realm of glory.
The miracle at the Wedding at Cana presents a crucial question of faith: “What changes occur in our lives when Jesus is present?” Water turning into wine illustrates that our daily efforts and “raw materials” take on an utterly different nature and value through Christ’s power. At the same time, it foreshadows the eschatological hope of Revelation 21—the eternal wedding banquet in the new heavens and the new earth. Jesus not only allows us a temporary taste of “wine” in this world but guarantees the everlasting feast and joy that await in the coming kingdom of God.
Hence, it is evident why John introduces this miracle as the “first sign.” All of Jesus’ miracles and signs testify that He is truly God and our true Savior. Through these signs, people are led to glorify Jesus and believe in Him. Believers also gain the conviction “no matter how desperate our need seems, if we obey the Lord’s word in faith, we can experience the grace of water being transformed into wine.” Pastor David Jang consistently preaches this message, presenting the essence of the Wedding at Cana as a time of “encountering Jesus, who transforms our spiritual need into spiritual abundance.”
Therefore, the miracle at the Wedding at Cana is not merely a story about one family or community recovering from hardship. It also signifies Jesus Christ’s saving work, the joy of God’s kingdom, and the dawning of a new era of grace rather than law. At its center stand Jesus Himself and the necessity of obedience to His word. Just as the wine ran out at the wedding feast, we too find ourselves in times when our life’s joy dissipates and our hope fails. But if we heed Jesus’ voice and, as Mary urged, “Do whatever He tells you,” by responding in total obedience, we discover a joy that reenters the banquet hall. Like the best wine appearing later in the Wedding at Cana, so also can our latter days be enriched by profound grace. Pastor David Jang repeatedly emphasizes that “the life of the church community and believers should grow into that better wine as time goes on.”
From this viewpoint, the Wedding at Cana imparts a lesson that should repeatedly resonate in the depths of believers’ hearts. The world says that as time passes, everything withers and dies, ending in despair. But at the banquet where Jesus presides, joy only increases over time, love grows more mature, and grace grows more abundant. Here, the idea of “better wine” denotes not merely higher quality or flavor but a holistic transformation and heightened spiritual richness. Seen from a worldly perspective, unsolvable issues—such as sin and death—find their solution in Jesus. This is precisely why the miracle is deemed a sign and symbol: it reveals that God has come among us through Jesus Christ and poured eternal hope into even the most painful, despairing circumstances.
Moreover, Pastor David Jang reminds us that “experiencing the running out of wine is a metaphor for the inevitable pain and lack of human life, but it is precisely through that lack that God’s work becomes fully manifest.” This echoes Paul’s confession that “our weakness becomes the opportunity to reveal God’s strength.” Hence, when believers face deep discouragement, they must hold more firmly to the truth that “the kingdom of God has already come to us in Christ.” Like the Jesus we see at the Wedding at Cana, the Lord even now can perform miracles in the barren places of life through our small acts of obedience. That is how the “drama of salvation,” begun with the first sign, continues to unfold today through Jesus Christ.
All of these threads lead to one conclusion: “Our lives are fundamentally changed by Jesus.” The difference before and after meeting Jesus is dramatic because He is not just a “one-time provider” who meets our immediate needs but the Creator who reshapes our entire being. Ultimately, the new wine tasted at the Wedding at Cana foreshadows the everlasting wedding banquet described in Revelation 21 and the heavenly Jerusalem yet to come. The water turning into wine points ahead to a future when, upon the full arrival of God’s kingdom, our mortal bodies will be transformed into resurrected bodies, and the power of sin and death will vanish permanently. Those who embrace this miracle in faith can already savor the kingdom of God here and now.
In this light, the lesson of the Wedding at Cana is particularly illuminating for the church community. We might say that the church is the place where the banquet of God begins on earth. Partaking of the Eucharist and offering worship are not merely religious rituals; they are symbolic moments of refilling the “run-out wine” through the grace of Jesus Christ. Pastor David Jang stresses that the church must not just provide religious practices but must become a living Body of Christ that guides people into authentic joy and life. It is meant to be a place where the miracle of “water turning into wine” truly occurs—where those who are wounded find healing, the hopeless find hope, and sinners become reborn as the righteous.
Just as the stone jars of purification were transformed when entrusted to Jesus, so too should the church and its members willingly entrust all they have to the Lord. When we entrust our time, talents, finances, and priorities to Him, that is when water truly turns to wine. This principle remains valid today and is not confined to past saints or apostles. Believers can encounter “small signs” of the Wedding at Cana daily. This is the privilege of living in the “already, but not yet” eschatological era, where God’s kingdom has not fully arrived but is truly present. The miracle at Cana remains a vivid illustration of the power of the gospel that continues to work among us in Jesus Christ.
Finally, the reasons why John highlights the Wedding at Cana and labels it the “first sign” are crystal clear. This event serves as a powerful metaphor of Jesus’ identity and the order of God’s kingdom—a kingdom symbolized by the overflowing wine of joy. Wherever Jesus is, there is “joy and glory.” Wherever Jesus acts, impossible situations are overturned by grace. Through that grace, the Lord grants us a foretaste of eschatological hope and sends us out to share the joy of the gospel. Pastor David Jang often links this to the banquet master’s astonished words—“You have kept the good wine until now!”—teaching that a believer’s life does not wind down or weaken over time but grows more abundant, culminating in the glorious resurrection. This is the central hope of the Christian faith.
In this manner, the miracle at the Wedding at Cana transcends a mere tale of the supernatural. It is a fundamental declaration of Jesus’ messianic identity, His saving work, and the abundant joy of the kingdom of God. From shortage and despair to renewal and life—this sign leads believers to see Jesus with sharper eyes of faith. Thus, our lack is replaced by God’s abundance, and the world’s despair is exchanged for eternal hope. This is the bedrock of the gospel that Pastor David Jang persistently proclaims through the lens of the Wedding at Cana.
II. Life’s Shortcomings and Hope in Jesus
It is often said that life is a sea of suffering. Many philosophers and writers have portrayed humans’ finitude, vanity, and the accompanying pain and despair in a pessimistic light. Ecclesiastes also laments the passage of time and the futility of life, declaring all to be “vanity.” Yet Christian faith—and specifically the core message displayed in the miracle at the Wedding at Cana—turns this pessimistic worldview on its head. While it acknowledges the reality of lack and suffering, it shows that in Christ even such lack can become the channel for a miracle. Pastor David Jang’s theology of “transformation and hope” is interwoven here.
When the wine ran out at the Wedding at Cana, the atmosphere likely turned desperate in an instant. This directly reflects the problems we frequently face in real life. For instance, young adulthood may bring boundless possibilities and fiery passion, but as we age and the burdens of life accumulate, joy and ease dissipate, leaving us to confront the reality of death. A typical illustration of this is seen at weddings, where the officiants and those giving speeches wish the couple enduring happiness. Yet over the course of actual married life, the initial excitement can wane, replaced by conflict and heavy responsibility. Furthermore, Ecclesiastes 12 graphically describes the decline of old age—fading eyesight, reduced hearing, diminished appetite, and waning physical desires—exposing the stark limitations all humans eventually face.
However, the gospel proclaimed through the Wedding at Cana tells us that precisely when it seems the feast is ending, there is even better wine waiting to be served. With Jesus at the center, the banquet of life grows in joy rather than dwindling. Pastor David Jang frequently highlights this hopeful message as one of the brightest points of Christian faith. “No matter how hard the world tries,” he says, “its celebrations inevitably fade over time. But at the banquet where Jesus is present, new grace and joy are constantly provided.” In other words, life’s shortcomings become an occasion to taste greater grace in Jesus, and over time, that grace only grows deeper and more abundant.
Such hope is not confined to the post-mortem belief that “we will go to heaven after we die.” Yes, Christianity proclaims the resurrection—that there is life even after death. But “water turning into wine” here demonstrates tangibly the power of the gospel enabling us to experience God’s kingdom already in this world. This stands in direct contrast to the secular mindset of “enjoy as much as you can while you’re alive, for there’s nothing else in the face of death.” For believers, life is not a journey into deeper darkness but into ever-increasing brightness and life. While the world laments that “all that awaits us is futility and death,” Christians proclaim that “even at the end, better wine is prepared.”
This transition from lack to miracle at the Wedding at Cana becomes an actual guide for the believer’s life. The moment we encounter “the wine has run out”—financial woes, physical illness, relational conflicts, emotional distress—we can all bring these concerns before Jesus, seeking His intervention. Pastor David Jang repeatedly states that “prayer is the key that opens heaven’s door.” This is because prayer sets our hearts on God’s timing, and likewise, as with the servants who filled the jars with water, we position ourselves to act in obedience. As a result, we witness “water turning into wine.” Such is the biblical principle of “faith that brings miracles.”
In real-world ministry, Pastor David Jang often references the Wedding at Cana when people approach him with their pain and needs. This story powerfully conveys that “in seemingly impossible situations, Jesus can bring about a complete turnaround.” When we invite Jesus into our lives, even problems that lie beyond human resolution can find a new path under His sovereign mercy. Sometimes the word “miracle” is misunderstood or sensationalized, but biblically, miracles are signs revealing that God is Creator and sovereign over all things. From the example of Cana, we learn that such miracles remain possible in our day.
It is vital to note that before turning the water into wine, Jesus commanded the servants to obey: “Fill the jars with water.” And they did so without objection, filling them to the brim. He then said, “Now draw some out and take it to the master of the feast,” and they complied. Hence, the master of the feast tasted the water that had become wine and was astonished. This scene highlights the importance of obedience in the life of faith. God typically works through human cooperation. We do not merely pray, but we also add action consistent with that prayer. In other words, when our faith is accompanied by practical obedience, the miracle comes to completion. Pastor David Jang sometimes phrases it like this: “Quantitative fullness triggers qualitative transformation.” When the servants filled the jars to overflowing, it was as though that quantitative completeness ignited the qualitative change—water turning into wine. Similarly, when our prayers and obedience reach a certain tipping point, at God’s appointed time, the miraculous becomes reality.
This must not be confused with the concept of “meriting” a miracle through our works. A miracle is always a gracious gift under God’s sovereignty. Yet God often channels His works through human obedience. Such obedience is not a way to boast of our righteousness but a recognition of God’s providence, whereby we submit ourselves to the path He desires. To the faithless, “water turning into wine” may seem nonsensical. But those who respond in trust to Jesus’ instruction are the ones who witness the miracle. As John 2:9 states: “When the master of the feast tasted the water now become wine, and did not know where it came from (though the servants who had drawn the water knew),” so God’s work is recognized and understood by those who have obeyed.
This is the point Pastor David Jang reiterates time and again. The world may scoff, “You still believe in miracles?” Yet those who follow Jesus and His word at least see, in their own lives, numerous “small signs” of God’s presence, confirming the truth of His reality. It is not a dataset to be proved by scientific experimentation but a truth confidently grasped in personal encounter and relationship. Like the servants who drew the water and witnessed the astonishing transformation, when we respond in practical steps of obedience to the word, we see “water turned into wine” right before our eyes.
Such experiential faith rescues us from falling into the depths of despair. Pastor David Jang observes that “the world without Jesus is fundamentally dark and hopeless,” for death is humanity’s inexorable boundary, and nothing can provide an ultimate answer to the problem of death. Where Jesus is present, however, even death is transformed into a doorway to new life. Though the Wedding at Cana itself does not directly address death, it uses the running out of wine as a symbol of impending darkness and lack; Jesus’ intervention transforms this gloom into a celebratory feast. This points to an even “greater transformation” across the entire scope of life—deliverance from the power of sin and death for eternal life.
In some sermons, Pastor David Jang paints this picture: “It is as though we were all riding a train bound for death. When we believe in Jesus and fix our eyes on heaven, the train’s final destination changes.” From the world’s perspective, life ends in the darkness of death; but through Jesus, we travel instead toward the feast of heaven. The despair of death is replaced by the hope of eternal life. This fundamental power of the Christian gospel gives us reason to believe in the “miracle of water turning into wine.” If Christ has overcome death, then nothing else can condemn us to irreversible hopelessness.
In this context, the theme “Life’s shortcomings and hope in Jesus” extends beyond mere psychological comfort or religious optimism. The Wedding at Cana story reminds us that while Jesus says, “My hour has not yet come,” we ultimately understand that the day will arrive when He dies on the cross and rises from the grave, thus conquering the most extreme version of lack—sin and death. By His death and resurrection, we have access to deliverance from sin and mortality. When Christ returns (the second coming) to establish fully God’s kingdom, there will be no more “running out of wine.” Instead, we will share in the eternal joy of His wedding banquet, vividly described in Revelation 21—no more tears, no more death, no more sorrow or pain. That is the ultimate reality signified by the “better wine.”
Thus, when we encounter lack or suffering in this life, it need not spell meaninglessness or failure. Instead, it becomes an opportunity for us to seek God more earnestly, implore Jesus’ power, and follow His word in obedience. Only then do we practice our “act of obedience” in filling our life’s jars with water, witnessing the divine mystery of water turning into wine. In that moment, our experience is not merely personal satisfaction but a testimony to the world and the church that “God is alive and at work.” While the banquet master in the story had no idea where the wine came from, the servants who drew the water did know; likewise, Christians, through faith, taste a profound spiritual reality unknown to the world.
Pastor David Jang refers to this as the “boldness of those who are saved.” We no longer crumble at the brink of despair. Even if the world points to futility and death, in Jesus we see life and glory. With this assurance, we proclaim the gospel without resorting to the posture of beggars. We do not evangelize as though we have to “expand God’s kingdom for Him,” but instead we invite others to the banquet that God has already prepared—He has saved us, and we are extending that invitation. As a result, people discover how their own lack and despair can be transformed in Jesus.
The contrast between lack and hope also calls the contemporary church to reexamine its identity. Indeed, churches themselves often have shortcomings—financial difficulties, interpersonal conflicts among believers, ministry limitations, and more. However, if the church truly enthrones Jesus Christ as Lord and walks in obedience to His word, even such lack can be transfigured into miracles. Looking back at church history, we see countless instances of remarkable revival and reformation during times of greatest hardship. The early church, for example, only grew stronger amidst persecution; the Reformation era saw biblical renewal arise from the corruption of the medieval church. Hence, shortage and crisis can be pivotal points for spiritual revival. Pastor David Jang describes the church not as “the most powerful organization” but rather as “the most powerful living organism.” It is not upheld by wealth or influence but by life and faith, and thus its calling is to speak “hope” to the world, not despair.
The hope we gain in Jesus amid the shortcomings of life is a universal and transcendent message that changes every circumstance. As at Cana, when the wine ran out, the shortage was met with Jesus’ command, and abundant wine was provided. In the same way, every arena of our lives can operate under the same principle. Too often, our problem is that we try to hide or deny the fact that “the wine has run out.” We need to be like Mary, who was transparent before Jesus—“They have no wine”—and that honesty allows the Lord to work. Then, when we follow Mary’s advice—“Do whatever He tells you”—by obeying, the miracle becomes a reality. Through this process, our faith transitions from theory to lived experience.
At Cana, Jesus revealed His glory, and His disciples believed in Him (John 2:11). This sequence remains operative today. The greater the lack, the more room there is for the miracle, and when that miracle is made manifest, Jesus’ glory is revealed, and the faith of believers is strengthened. Pastor David Jang speaks of this as the “dynamic” of Christian faith: “As faith deepens, we face greater lack, which opens the way for greater miracles.” Thus, rather than viewing suffering and hardship solely as negative, we can see them as a catalyst that propels us closer to God. This is not about idealizing suffering or trivializing problems; it is about acknowledging that hardships can serve as a path to a deeper communion with God.
On the other hand, Pastor David Jang cautions believers and leaders to avoid superficial “happy talk” or a prosperity gospel. When discussing lack, simply saying, “Believe in Jesus and everything will be fine,” can do more harm than good if people later face harsh realities. Even Christians can fail, suffer illnesses, and undergo financial crises. The Wedding at Cana miracle does not guarantee that “all our earthly troubles will vanish.” Rather, it assures us that “even if the banquet seems about to end in disaster, Jesus will not abandon us.” He is ever able to supply “better wine” to meet our need. Therefore, believers are not to embrace naive optimism but to recognize difficulties for what they are and then entrust them to Jesus with genuine faith.
The Wedding at Cana thus remains one of the most dramatic biblical texts for illustrating the theme of “life’s shortcomings and hope in Jesus.” Water turning into wine symbolizes a transformation from hopelessness to hope and from death to life, affirming Jesus’ identity within the community of faith. More than a mere historical episode, this event persists through the work of the Holy Spirit today under the same spiritual principles. As the church embraces this truth, it may appear “lacking” from the world’s standpoint; yet it truly becomes an embassy of the kingdom of God, where “better wine” continually flows. Pastor David Jang expresses this as “the church does not generate hope but witnesses to and distributes the hope already given by Jesus.” Hope is not our own creation but Jesus’ gift.
As a representative overture to Jesus’ ministry, the Wedding at Cana reveals the character of His work. Calling it the “first sign” is no accident. As we have seen, it shows that despair need not be the end but can mark the beginning of new grace. During life, we might well face abrupt and devastating forms of lack that overturn even our best preparations. Yet for those who trust in Jesus, that crisis is never final; it can be the occasion for God’s glory. Thus, like Mary, we can say, “They have no wine,” and like the servants, we can respond with obedience: “Do whatever He tells you.” Only then will we witness water turning into wine in the midst of our everyday lives.
In Pastor David Jang’s consistent teaching, this hope is the most precious gift the church and believers can offer the world. Because society is endlessly encountering the experience of “the wine running out,” weighed down by insecurities and deprivations of many kinds, people often try to forget their troubles via temporary pleasures or addictive behaviors, or they may sink so deeply into despair that they consider giving up. To this, the church must firmly declare, “Better wine is still waiting!” Moreover, we should back up our words by embodying the place where miracles actually happen—where broken relationships are restored, where the wounded find healing, where the hopeless stand up again. The world may ask, “Where did this wine come from?”—and those who know the answer will testify, “It came from obedience to Jesus’ word. The water turned into wine.”
Life’s shortcomings and hope in Jesus cannot be separated. We all live in a state of need, but in Jesus Christ, we are led into everlasting abundance. As the first sign at the Wedding at Cana demonstrated, He always serves the best wine last. The pain and setbacks of our present are not our final reality; our Lord’s miracles come at precisely the right time, in even more astonishing and abundant ways. Holding onto this truth, believers do not waver in the face of lack but stand confident, proclaiming the gospel to the world. This, in essence, is Pastor David Jang’s unwavering proclamation in his reflections on the Wedding at Cana. And this gospel continues to breathe life into us here and now, guiding both individuals and church communities to hold an unending banquet of “better wine.”