John 2:8-11

“Jesus did this, the first of his signs, in Cana of Galilee, and revealed his glory; and his disciples believed in him.” vs. 11

In Chapter 20 John wrote that “Jesus did many other signs in the presence of his disciples that are not written in this book, but these are written that you may come to believe that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of God, and through believing have life in his name.” Because of this reference many believe there was a “signs source” that John used in constructing his gospel. It would make sense for John to have done this. He knew that nothing cements faith more than seeing a sign or a miracle, and indicates here that this is how Jesus’ disciples came to faith. We’ve seen that great truth in our congregations. Occasionally there are times when we have miraculous experiences: people with dread diseases are prayed for and receive healing; people with addictions receive cleansing and a new start; or “lost” children are found and come to faith. When those things happen and they are publicly known, it is not at all unusual to hear people say, “Now I know for sure that there is a God.” The sign has caused them to come to faith! Signs are important, and some of us have come to faith because of them. But Jesus in his words to Thomas following the resurrection also says that this isn’t the only way that we can come to faith. “Blessed are those who have not seen, yet have come to believe.”

Thought for the Day: How have signs affected my faith?